Illichivets vs Shakhtar: journey into history

01-04-15 14:08:38

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Our traditional material is dedicated to the Pitmen’s meetings with the Mariupol side, which were played away 15, 10 and 5 seasons ago.

15 years ago

Ukrainian League 1999/2000. MD 11. 20 October 1999. Mariupol. Azovstal stadium. Att: 8,000

Metalurh Mariupol 1-2 (1-1) Shakhtar Donetsk

Goals: 1-0 Pantilov (13’), 1: 1 Popov (18’), 1: 2 Sparrow (82’)

Shakhtar: Virt, Kotov, Starostyak, Mykytin, Popov (c), Bakharev (Shtoltsers - 60’), Orbu, Kovalyov, Zubov, Kryventsov, Vorobei

Head coach: Oleksiy Drozdenko

Figure of the match

It was the third away game in Mariupol in the Pitmen’s history. In all three meetings with Metalurh, the Orange-and-Blacks achieved a 100 per cent result.

Man of the Match – Andriy Vorobei

Mariupol could have got points away from Shakhtar, had it not been for the Pitmen’s number 11. On 82 minutes, Andriy was the first on the ball following Orbu’s free kick and brought victory to his team.

10 years ago

Ukrainian League 2004/05. MD 16. 01 March 2005. Mariupol. Illichivets stadium. Att: 6,000

Illichivets 0-1 (0-1) Shakhtar

Goal: Brandao (38’)

Shakhtar: Shutkov, Stoican, Hübschman, Barcauan, Rat, Tymoshchuk (c), Matuzalem, Jadson (Vukic, 55’), Batista, Aghahowa (Vorobei – 76’), Brandao (Belik - 67’)

Head coach: Mircea Lucescu

Highlight of the match

10 years ago, the encounter between the teams of Donbas was held at -7 ^oC. However, despite adverse weather, the heat-loving Brazilian Brandao netted the winning goal.

Quote of the match - Mircea Lucescu:

- I really liked the opponents - technical, competent defensively, with passion to win, with great set play. Therefore, it was hugely important for us to win and do without injuries. We managed to achieve that, even despite our squad problems: with Duljaj, Srna, Lewandowski and Lashtuvka missing.

5 years ago

Ukrainian League 2009/10. MD 2. 25 June 2005. Mariupol. Illichivets stadium. Att: 8,500

Illichivets 0-2 (0-2) Shakhtar

Goals: 0-1 Adriano (7’) 0-2 Adriano (30’)

Shakhtar: Pyatov, Srna (c), Chygrynskiy, Chyzhov, Shevchuk, Duljaj, Lewandowski (Gai - 78’), Ilsinho (Kobin - 73’), Willian, Jadson, Adriano (Aghahowa - 68’)

Head coach: Mircea Lucescu

Highlight of the match

Mircea Lucescu… missed this match. The head coach of Shakhtar had been hospitalized because of heart problems, and the doctors advised him to avoid the unnecessary worries if possible. However, the team did everything possible not to make Mister worry.

Figure of the match - 1

Vasyl Kobin, who moved from the city to Donetsk during the summer break, made his first appearance for Shakhtar.

Man of the match - Luiz Adriano

Shakhtar forward turned in an excellent performance. In the opening stages, Luiz – upon receiving a pass from Lewandowski – beat the keeper in a one-on-one situation. And on 30 minutes, the Brazilian won the ball again and claimed a brace.

Quote of the match - Alexandru Spiridon:

- The first half proved very good, we have created a lot of dangerous episodes in it. After the break we got to the pitch being somewhat complacent, allowing the opponents to create a number of half-chances. Most likely, some players were subconsciously looking forward to our Wednesday’s Champions League game.

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