Manchester United were in Ukraine while noisy neighbours City hosted Bayern Munich on a busy night of Champions League action. Join the conversation in the usual ways; email murray@thescore.ie, find us on Facebook, tweet @thescore_ie or comment below.
David Moyes confirms that Wayne Rooney picked up a shin injury in the build-up to this game, explaining his absence from the squad.
The United boss says that Rooney would have been on the bench anyway, playing down the loss of the England attacker.
2 Oct 2013
7:38PM
Itโs a fairly attacking-minded selection from Moyes regardless of Rooneyโs absence, with van Persie, Valencia, Fellaini, Cleverley and Welbeck all starting.
Could be plenty of goals in this one. Over on Sky Sports, Dwight Yorke says the pressure is on Marouane Fellaini to deliver in Ukraine.
2 Oct 2013
7:44PM
Conditions inside the Donbass Arena are described as โblusteryโ. There is a bit of rain in Ukraine at the moment, but it is very light.
2 Oct 2013
7:45PM
The teams are out on the pitch for the usual pre-match Champions League anthem. And as usual, the players look completely unaffected by it. Lots of noise inside the stadium though.
2 Oct 2013
7:46PM
Mircea Lucescu is the man plotting Unitedโs downfall tonight. Heโs the longest serving manager in Ukraine after joining Shaktar in May 2004.
2 Oct 2013
7:48PM
And weโre underway. United are in their change strip of white, with Shakthar in orange and black stripes.
2 Oct 2013
7:49PM
Both side struggling to hang on to possession in the first few minutes.
2 Oct 2013
7:51PM
United have the first corner of the game but van Persieโs delivery doesnโt clear the first manโฆ
2 Oct 2013
7:52PM
Fellaini gives away a free-kick just inside the Shakthar half, looks eager to get stuck in tonight.
2 Oct 2013
7:52PM
GOAL!!! Frank Ribery has scored for Bayern Munich against Man City. Joe Hart beaten at his near post. 1-0 to Bayern after 7 minutes.
2 Oct 2013
7:53PM
Back in the Ukraine, van Persie comes close to getting on the end of some good work by Antonia Valencia.
2 Oct 2013
7:54PM
An encouraging opening 7 minutes from United at the Donbass Arena. Rafael just had a run at the Shakthar defence from the right.
2 Oct 2013
7:55PM
First real chance of the game for van Persie! Cleverly lofted a clever pass forward and after taking it down with one touch, the Dutch striker shot just over the crossbar.
2 Oct 2013
7:57PM
United have gradually taken control of the ball so far and Lucescu looks frustrated on the Shakthar bench.
2 Oct 2013
7:58PM
Dario Srna whips a cross in from the right, but no one attacks it for Shakthar. A first show of life from the Ukrainians.
2 Oct 2013
7:58PM
United with a throw-in deep on the right but Fellaini loses possession cheaply and Shakthar very nearly create a counter-attacking chance.
2 Oct 2013
7:59PM
GOAL for PSG against Benfica and itโs that man Zlatan! He taps in from two yards out to put the Parisians 1-0 up.
2 Oct 2013
8:01PM
Shakthar are turning on the heat now! Douglas Costa threatens down the right and Shakthar win a corner, appeals for a penalty there but nothing in it.
Hereโs the Ribery goal for Bayern against Man City:
2 Oct 2013
8:02PM
Shakthar have come right back into this game. Their pacy dribblers like Teixeira and Taison look dangerous.
2 Oct 2013
8:03PM
Welbeck is unfortunate as the ball bobbles off a Shakthar defender just inside the home teamโs box. Could have rebounded anywhere.
2 Oct 2013
8:04PM
Cleverley attempts to loft another angled pass in to van Persie, but he overhits it and the ball goes out for a Shakthar kick-out.
2 Oct 2013
8:05PM
GOAL!!!!! Danny Welbeck scores for United!!
2 Oct 2013
8:06PM
Fellaini went past his man on the right-hand side and crossed low for the England international to tuck home a chance he couldnโt miss.
2 Oct 2013
8:06PM
David Moyes is unmoved by that goal. Takes a couple of notes and stares back at the action.
2 Oct 2013
8:07PM
GOAL!!! Real Madrid go 1-0 up against Copenhagen. Itโs Cristiano Ronaldo who scores, who else?
2 Oct 2013
8:09PM
Shakthar looking to bounce back immediately. They win a corner after raiding down the left. Srna and Teixeira both have long-range efforts from the resulting set-piece, but neither is on target.
2 Oct 2013
8:11PM
There was a defensive error involved in Unitedโs goal, with Shakthar defender Kucher slipping as he attempted to intercept Fellainiโs cross.
2 Oct 2013
8:13PM
Srna wins a free-kick and loses a boot as Patrice Evra pulls him back out on the right.
2 Oct 2013
8:13PM
Dangerous position here for Unitedโฆ
2 Oct 2013
8:14PM
Cleared away by Moyesโ men for an attacking corner, which is completely wasted. United starting to sit back a little since their goal.
2 Oct 2013
8:15PM
More attacking play involving Srna, as he overlaps to take a pass from Douglas Costa. His cross from the byline is woeful though, flying into the crowd.
2 Oct 2013
8:16PM
30 mins gone and United are still 1-0 up. Shakthar have enjoyed the better of the last few minutes though.
Hereโs the Danny Welbeck goal that gave United the lead in the 18th minute:
2 Oct 2013
8:20PM
Shakthar continue to focus their attack down the right-hand side, with Srna particularly prominent. United do look comfortable, but they havenโt seen too much of the ball since Welbeckโs goal.
2 Oct 2013
8:23PM
Dangerous free-kick for Shakthar just to the right of Unitedโs penalty area, but Douglas Costaโs delivery lets the Ukrainians down. Cleverley gets it away.
2 Oct 2013
8:24PM
GOAL!!! for Galatasary against Juventus. Didier Drogba is the man to put the finishing touch to the move and the Turkish side lead 1-0.
2 Oct 2013
8:25PM
United win a corner and Chris Smalling comes close to getting a head on van Persieโs cross, but Shakthar scramble it awayโฆ
2 Oct 2013
8:26PM
โฆ and Shakthar go straight on the counter. It ends with Teixeira getting Shaktharโs first shot on target. It lacks power and de Gea gets behind it with ease, but warning served.
2 Oct 2013
8:27PM
Moyesโ side seem happy to sit back and let Shakthar attack. Two strong lines of defence as they keep Shakthar at bay.
Hereโs the Didier Drogbaโs goal that gave Galatasary the lead against Juventus. Bit of a howler from the โkeeper:
2 Oct 2013
8:31PM
Back at the Donbass Arena, itโs still all Shakthar in terms of possession. They are struggling to find openings in the United defence though.
2 Oct 2013
8:32PM
Costa beats Evra and another crossing chance is created for Srna, but again he fails to get it past the first defender.
2 Oct 2013
8:33PM
HALF TIME. Thatโs if for the first half as United go in 1-0 up thanks to Danny Welbeckโs 18th minute strike.
2 Oct 2013
8:35PM
So how confident are the United fans out there? Shakthar with lots of possession but Lucescuโs men havenโt looked like scoring in truth. Should Moyes ask his side to look for more goals and kill the tie off after the break? Or would they be better off to continue the tactic of shutting up shop at the back?
This Arsenal fan from Kenya isnโt finding Unitedโs performance tonight too exciting. Do you agree that itโs a dull game or is Unitedโs defensive solidity good to watch?
2 Oct 2013
8:41PM
Dwight Yorkeโs half time opinon is that United need to push up the pitch and start attacking more. Is he right?
Weโre back underway at the Donbass Arena as Shakthar kick-off.
2 Oct 2013
8:49PM
Shakhtar have never lost to English opposition on home soil in the Champions League. Is this going to be the first time?
2 Oct 2013
8:50PM
Vidic calmly steps in to intercept as Shakthar attempt to release the so-far anonymous Adriano through the middle.
2 Oct 2013
8:51PM
Srna swings in a low cross from deep on the right that nearly falls for Teixeira, but de Gea gathers and launches the ball forward.
2 Oct 2013
8:53PM
Shakthar have a free-kick from around 25 metres out, and Rakitskiy has an effort with his powerful boot. It looks threatening but fades away to de Geaโs left and wide.
2 Oct 2013
8:54PM
50 minutes gone in Ukraine and United continue to sit deep. Surely this is a dangerous tactic with just a one-goal lead.
2 Oct 2013
8:55PM
And thereโs a real chance for Shakthar! Shevchuk attacks down the left and swings a low cross to the near post. De Gea dives bravely though and gathers. Gets a kick in the ribs for his troubleโฆ
2 Oct 2013
8:56PM
United just canโt keep possession in this game, or even move play into the Shakthar half for extended periods of time.
2 Oct 2013
8:58PM
More excellent defending from Vidic, who shuts down Adriano in the United box after another Shakthar thrust down the left.
2 Oct 2013
8:59PM
Vidic has been really good for the away side so far. So calm, so composed, so decisive when he gets involved. United will hope he keeps it up for another 25 minutes or so.
2 Oct 2013
9:01PM
GOAL!!! for Bayern Munich against Man City. Thomas Mรผller scores from inside the box with his left foot. 2-0 to Bayern now and City are in trouble.
2 Oct 2013
9:02PM
Thereโs been another GOAL in Manchester and City now trail 3-0 against Bayern. Robben gets the German sideโs third after beating Hart at the near post again.
2 Oct 2013
9:04PM
United finally enjoying some time on the ball at the Donbass Arena. Vidic attempts to play a long ball into van Persie but Shakthar clear.
2 Oct 2013
9:05PM
Yellow card for Fellaini as he pulls back Taison. That card was coming, at least four free-kicks conceded by the Belgian tonight.
2 Oct 2013
9:06PM
Yet another attacking foray for Shevchuk as Shakthar find some space in behind United. His cross is poor though.
2 Oct 2013
9:06PM
Yellow card for Vidic, who fouls Douglas Costa just outside the United box. The little Brazilian is a tricky customer. Free-kickโฆ
2 Oct 2013
9:07PM
โฆ but Srna wastes a good chance by hammering his effort straight into Unitedโs wall.
Hereโs the Mรผller goal for Bayern back in Manchester. Thatโs a poor offside line from Cityโฆ
2 Oct 2013
9:09PM
66 mins. Fellaini is subbed off with Ryan Giggs on in his place.
2 Oct 2013
9:11PM
Fellaini was largely ineffectual apart from his contribution to the Welbeck goal. Unitedโs failure to keep possession meant the big Belgian got few chances.
2 Oct 2013
9:13PM
This is Ryan Giggsโ 145th European Cup appearance for United, meaning he has overtaken former Real Madrid legend Raul.
2 Oct 2013
9:14PM
Chance for van Persie! United work the ball down the right through the surging Rafael, who plays it inside. Van Persie just hesitates slightly and Rakitskiy gets a block in.
This is the Arjen Robben goal that gave Bayern a 3-0 lead against City.
2 Oct 2013
9:15PM
Shakthar back on the attack but Carrick intercepts and wins an intelligent free-kick. Good composure.
2 Oct 2013
9:17PM
73 minutes gone at the Donbass Arena, and Shakthar are considering changes in attack. Lots of movement from their bench. Can United continue to hold the Ukrainians at bay?
2 Oct 2013
9:18PM
GOAL!!!!!! Taison scores for Shakthar!!!
2 Oct 2013
9:19PM
73 mins That was coming. Rakitskiy crosses from the left, Vidic fails to clear and Taison slams it home from close-range, high into de Geaโs net. 1-1.
2 Oct 2013
9:20PM
That should have read 77 minutes for the time on the goal. Fully deserved for Shakthar after all their attacking ambition.
2 Oct 2013
9:21PM
How do United play this now? Continue to sit back and hope for a draw, or make changes and look for a winner? Big decision for Moyes.
2 Oct 2013
9:22PM
Suddenly thereโs a real sense of pressure on United. They need calm heads in the closing 10 minutes.
2 Oct 2013
9:24PM
Some of the Shakthar fans are already celebrating as if their side has won the game, tops off and bouncing in the stands. Ilsinho, another Brazilian, is getting ready to come on.
Hereโs the equalizing goal from Taison. Should Vidic have done better?
2 Oct 2013
9:26PM
Rafael clatters into Shevchuck and gives away a free-kick. Ilsinho is on the pitch in place of Fernando. 84 minutes gone.
2 Oct 2013
9:27PM
And itโs still Shakthar who are dominating possession, the story of the game.
2 Oct 2013
9:28PM
Ooooh! Nearly another goal for Shakthar. Taisonโs shot deflects and nearly surprises de Gea, but the Spaniard touches it over.
2 Oct 2013
9:29PM
A bit of panic in the United ranks from the resulting corner, but again de Gea recovers to pump the ball clear.
2 Oct 2013
9:30PM
Now itโs Unitedโs turn to threaten. Rafael swings over a cross from the right, but Shakthar โkeeper Pyatov claims it easily and uncontested.
2 Oct 2013
9:31PM
88 minutes and Shakthar look the more likely side to score. Vidic heads it away and van Persie chases a long pass from Carrick. It comes to nothing though.
2 Oct 2013
9:32PM
Facundo Ferreyra is on for Shakthar as van Persie wins a corner for United.
2 Oct 2013
9:34PM
The Holland international has to wait to take it though, with lots of pushing in the box. Pyatov punches clear when van Persie does cross. Is that Unitedโs last chance gone?
2 Oct 2013
9:34PM
Two minutes of time added on.
2 Oct 2013
9:35PM
Shakthar finally seem content with the draw and keep the ball at the back.
2 Oct 2013
9:36PM
Full Time. Itโs all over at the Donbass Arena and itโs finished 1-1. David Moyes would probably have taken this result before the game.
2 Oct 2013
9:37PM
So, was that a good point for Moyes or a worrying display by United? They decided to sit back after Danny Welbeckโs goal in the 18th-minute, but would they have been better served to keep attacking?
2 Oct 2013
9:38PM
Probably a fair result on immediate reflection. United were largely solid at the back, but Shakthar kept trying to find an opening and eventually got their equalizer.
As it happened: Shakhtar v Manchester United, Champions League Wednesday
Manchester United were in Ukraine while noisy neighbours City hosted Bayern Munich on a busy night of Champions League action. Join the conversation in the usual ways; email murray@thescore.ie, find us on Facebook, tweet @thescore_ie or comment below.
Shakhtar 1-1 Man Utd
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Letโs do this. United are in Ukraine for an intriguing Champions League showdown.
Hereโs the starting XI, David Moyes has selected, Rooney is said to be ill:
De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Fellaini, Cleverley, Welbeck; van Persie.
Letโs have those predictionsโฆ
Shaktar have named their starting team, and as expected there is a strong Brazilian influence:
Pyatov, Srna, Kucher, Rakitskiy, Shevchuk, Fernando, Hubschman, Douglas Costa, Teixeira, Taison, Adriano.
What do you make of that XI? Do they have the players to beat United?
And to give them their due credit, here are the two benches:
United โ Lindegaard, Jones, Giggs, Nani, Young, Kagawa, Hernandez.
Shaktar โ Kanibolotskiy, Krivtsov, Stepanenko, Bernard, Ilsinho, Eduardo, Ferreira.
United with plenty of potential game-changers in reserve, could they be the difference at the Donbass Arena?
Hereโs how the team sheet looks in the actual Donetsk programme:
Credit to Conor McNamara for tweeting this one.
Some required reading from earlier today if you missed it and want to know more about this Shaktar team and their Brazilian attackers:
Manchester United must be wary of Shakhtar Donetskโs boys from Brazil
David Moyes confirms that Wayne Rooney picked up a shin injury in the build-up to this game, explaining his absence from the squad.
The United boss says that Rooney would have been on the bench anyway, playing down the loss of the England attacker.
Itโs a fairly attacking-minded selection from Moyes regardless of Rooneyโs absence, with van Persie, Valencia, Fellaini, Cleverley and Welbeck all starting.
Could be plenty of goals in this one. Over on Sky Sports, Dwight Yorke says the pressure is on Marouane Fellaini to deliver in Ukraine.
Conditions inside the Donbass Arena are described as โblusteryโ. There is a bit of rain in Ukraine at the moment, but it is very light.
The teams are out on the pitch for the usual pre-match Champions League anthem. And as usual, the players look completely unaffected by it. Lots of noise inside the stadium though.
Mircea Lucescu is the man plotting Unitedโs downfall tonight. Heโs the longest serving manager in Ukraine after joining Shaktar in May 2004.
And weโre underway. United are in their change strip of white, with Shakthar in orange and black stripes.
Both side struggling to hang on to possession in the first few minutes.
United have the first corner of the game but van Persieโs delivery doesnโt clear the first manโฆ
Fellaini gives away a free-kick just inside the Shakthar half, looks eager to get stuck in tonight.
GOAL!!! Frank Ribery has scored for Bayern Munich against Man City. Joe Hart beaten at his near post. 1-0 to Bayern after 7 minutes.
Back in the Ukraine, van Persie comes close to getting on the end of some good work by Antonia Valencia.
An encouraging opening 7 minutes from United at the Donbass Arena. Rafael just had a run at the Shakthar defence from the right.
First real chance of the game for van Persie! Cleverly lofted a clever pass forward and after taking it down with one touch, the Dutch striker shot just over the crossbar.
United have gradually taken control of the ball so far and Lucescu looks frustrated on the Shakthar bench.
Dario Srna whips a cross in from the right, but no one attacks it for Shakthar. A first show of life from the Ukrainians.
United with a throw-in deep on the right but Fellaini loses possession cheaply and Shakthar very nearly create a counter-attacking chance.
GOAL for PSG against Benfica and itโs that man Zlatan! He taps in from two yards out to put the Parisians 1-0 up.
Shakthar are turning on the heat now! Douglas Costa threatens down the right and Shakthar win a corner, appeals for a penalty there but nothing in it.
Hereโs the Ribery goal for Bayern against Man City:
Shakthar have come right back into this game. Their pacy dribblers like Teixeira and Taison look dangerous.
Welbeck is unfortunate as the ball bobbles off a Shakthar defender just inside the home teamโs box. Could have rebounded anywhere.
Cleverley attempts to loft another angled pass in to van Persie, but he overhits it and the ball goes out for a Shakthar kick-out.
GOAL!!!!! Danny Welbeck scores for United!!
Fellaini went past his man on the right-hand side and crossed low for the England international to tuck home a chance he couldnโt miss.
David Moyes is unmoved by that goal. Takes a couple of notes and stares back at the action.
GOAL!!! Real Madrid go 1-0 up against Copenhagen. Itโs Cristiano Ronaldo who scores, who else?
Shakthar looking to bounce back immediately. They win a corner after raiding down the left. Srna and Teixeira both have long-range efforts from the resulting set-piece, but neither is on target.
There was a defensive error involved in Unitedโs goal, with Shakthar defender Kucher slipping as he attempted to intercept Fellainiโs cross.
Srna wins a free-kick and loses a boot as Patrice Evra pulls him back out on the right.
Dangerous position here for Unitedโฆ
Cleared away by Moyesโ men for an attacking corner, which is completely wasted. United starting to sit back a little since their goal.
More attacking play involving Srna, as he overlaps to take a pass from Douglas Costa. His cross from the byline is woeful though, flying into the crowd.
30 mins gone and United are still 1-0 up. Shakthar have enjoyed the better of the last few minutes though.
Hereโs the Danny Welbeck goal that gave United the lead in the 18th minute:
Shakthar continue to focus their attack down the right-hand side, with Srna particularly prominent. United do look comfortable, but they havenโt seen too much of the ball since Welbeckโs goal.
Dangerous free-kick for Shakthar just to the right of Unitedโs penalty area, but Douglas Costaโs delivery lets the Ukrainians down. Cleverley gets it away.
GOAL!!! for Galatasary against Juventus. Didier Drogba is the man to put the finishing touch to the move and the Turkish side lead 1-0.
United win a corner and Chris Smalling comes close to getting a head on van Persieโs cross, but Shakthar scramble it awayโฆ
โฆ and Shakthar go straight on the counter. It ends with Teixeira getting Shaktharโs first shot on target. It lacks power and de Gea gets behind it with ease, but warning served.
Moyesโ side seem happy to sit back and let Shakthar attack. Two strong lines of defence as they keep Shakthar at bay.
Hereโs the Didier Drogbaโs goal that gave Galatasary the lead against Juventus. Bit of a howler from the โkeeper:
Back at the Donbass Arena, itโs still all Shakthar in terms of possession. They are struggling to find openings in the United defence though.
Costa beats Evra and another crossing chance is created for Srna, but again he fails to get it past the first defender.
HALF TIME. Thatโs if for the first half as United go in 1-0 up thanks to Danny Welbeckโs 18th minute strike.
So how confident are the United fans out there? Shakthar with lots of possession but Lucescuโs men havenโt looked like scoring in truth. Should Moyes ask his side to look for more goals and kill the tie off after the break? Or would they be better off to continue the tactic of shutting up shop at the back?
This Arsenal fan from Kenya isnโt finding Unitedโs performance tonight too exciting. Do you agree that itโs a dull game or is Unitedโs defensive solidity good to watch?
Dwight Yorkeโs half time opinon is that United need to push up the pitch and start attacking more. Is he right?
This United fan is content with what heโs seen so far. Encourages Moyesโs men to keep it solid in the second half rather than push for a winner:
Hereโs a graphic of exactly how United created the Welbeck goal. One of those little red circles is Fellaini, whose pass set the England striker up.
The photo comes from Squawka Football on Twitter.
Weโre back underway at the Donbass Arena as Shakthar kick-off.
Shakhtar have never lost to English opposition on home soil in the Champions League. Is this going to be the first time?
Vidic calmly steps in to intercept as Shakthar attempt to release the so-far anonymous Adriano through the middle.
Srna swings in a low cross from deep on the right that nearly falls for Teixeira, but de Gea gathers and launches the ball forward.
Shakthar have a free-kick from around 25 metres out, and Rakitskiy has an effort with his powerful boot. It looks threatening but fades away to de Geaโs left and wide.
50 minutes gone in Ukraine and United continue to sit deep. Surely this is a dangerous tactic with just a one-goal lead.
And thereโs a real chance for Shakthar! Shevchuk attacks down the left and swings a low cross to the near post. De Gea dives bravely though and gathers. Gets a kick in the ribs for his troubleโฆ
United just canโt keep possession in this game, or even move play into the Shakthar half for extended periods of time.
More excellent defending from Vidic, who shuts down Adriano in the United box after another Shakthar thrust down the left.
Vidic has been really good for the away side so far. So calm, so composed, so decisive when he gets involved. United will hope he keeps it up for another 25 minutes or so.
GOAL!!! for Bayern Munich against Man City. Thomas Mรผller scores from inside the box with his left foot. 2-0 to Bayern now and City are in trouble.
Thereโs been another GOAL in Manchester and City now trail 3-0 against Bayern. Robben gets the German sideโs third after beating Hart at the near post again.
United finally enjoying some time on the ball at the Donbass Arena. Vidic attempts to play a long ball into van Persie but Shakthar clear.
Yellow card for Fellaini as he pulls back Taison. That card was coming, at least four free-kicks conceded by the Belgian tonight.
Yet another attacking foray for Shevchuk as Shakthar find some space in behind United. His cross is poor though.
Yellow card for Vidic, who fouls Douglas Costa just outside the United box. The little Brazilian is a tricky customer. Free-kickโฆ
โฆ but Srna wastes a good chance by hammering his effort straight into Unitedโs wall.
Hereโs the Mรผller goal for Bayern back in Manchester. Thatโs a poor offside line from Cityโฆ
66 mins. Fellaini is subbed off with Ryan Giggs on in his place.
Fellaini was largely ineffectual apart from his contribution to the Welbeck goal. Unitedโs failure to keep possession meant the big Belgian got few chances.
This is Ryan Giggsโ 145th European Cup appearance for United, meaning he has overtaken former Real Madrid legend Raul.
Chance for van Persie! United work the ball down the right through the surging Rafael, who plays it inside. Van Persie just hesitates slightly and Rakitskiy gets a block in.
This is the Arjen Robben goal that gave Bayern a 3-0 lead against City.
Shakthar back on the attack but Carrick intercepts and wins an intelligent free-kick. Good composure.
73 minutes gone at the Donbass Arena, and Shakthar are considering changes in attack. Lots of movement from their bench. Can United continue to hold the Ukrainians at bay?
GOAL!!!!!! Taison scores for Shakthar!!!
73 mins That was coming. Rakitskiy crosses from the left, Vidic fails to clear and Taison slams it home from close-range, high into de Geaโs net. 1-1.
That should have read 77 minutes for the time on the goal. Fully deserved for Shakthar after all their attacking ambition.
How do United play this now? Continue to sit back and hope for a draw, or make changes and look for a winner? Big decision for Moyes.
Suddenly thereโs a real sense of pressure on United. They need calm heads in the closing 10 minutes.
Some of the Shakthar fans are already celebrating as if their side has won the game, tops off and bouncing in the stands. Ilsinho, another Brazilian, is getting ready to come on.
Hereโs the equalizing goal from Taison. Should Vidic have done better?
Rafael clatters into Shevchuck and gives away a free-kick. Ilsinho is on the pitch in place of Fernando. 84 minutes gone.
And itโs still Shakthar who are dominating possession, the story of the game.
Ooooh! Nearly another goal for Shakthar. Taisonโs shot deflects and nearly surprises de Gea, but the Spaniard touches it over.
A bit of panic in the United ranks from the resulting corner, but again de Gea recovers to pump the ball clear.
Now itโs Unitedโs turn to threaten. Rafael swings over a cross from the right, but Shakthar โkeeper Pyatov claims it easily and uncontested.
88 minutes and Shakthar look the more likely side to score. Vidic heads it away and van Persie chases a long pass from Carrick. It comes to nothing though.
Facundo Ferreyra is on for Shakthar as van Persie wins a corner for United.
The Holland international has to wait to take it though, with lots of pushing in the box. Pyatov punches clear when van Persie does cross. Is that Unitedโs last chance gone?
Two minutes of time added on.
Shakthar finally seem content with the draw and keep the ball at the back.
Full Time. Itโs all over at the Donbass Arena and itโs finished 1-1. David Moyes would probably have taken this result before the game.
So, was that a good point for Moyes or a worrying display by United? They decided to sit back after Danny Welbeckโs goal in the 18th-minute, but would they have been better served to keep attacking?
Probably a fair result on immediate reflection. United were largely solid at the back, but Shakthar kept trying to find an opening and eventually got their equalizer.
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