Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Shakhter Donetsk (2nd, 49 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Neftyanik Ufa (12th, 18 pts). The last five rounds placed Neftyanik Ufa no better than 16th for form, against 12th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.9/2.71 for Neftyanik Ufa and 1.95/0.91 for Shakhter Donetsk (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.37.
Defeat had followed defeat for Neftyanik Ufa — three in succession. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Shakhter Donetsk, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
V. Demyanchuk took charge of the match — our records show 16 games refereed with an average of 0.0 yellow cards per game. Stadion Trud staged the fixture, a ground that holds 20,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Shakhter Donetsk led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Key stats
Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 2-3