Shakhtar Donetsk edged out Metal Kharkiv in a superb win on Saturday, 1x6, on matchday 5. Coming into the contest, Oleh Ratiy's team came from a defeat, and Igor Jovicevic's team came from three wins. Danylo Sikan was the main player.
The first goal was scored by Danylo Sikan after 18 minutes. In the 30th minute, forward doubled the lead for Shakhtar Donetsk. With 36 minutes on the clock, Donetsk's team increased their lead with a goal from Oleksandr Zubkov. After 39 minutes, Danylo Sikan completed the hat-trick, laid on by Mykhailo Mudryk. With this strike, Danylo Sikan reached 3rd goals for the season.
After 73 minutes, Igor Jovicevic's team extended their lead with a goal from Lassina Traoré. In the final minutes of the game, Aleks Chidomere fired home for Metal Kharkiv. In the closing stages of the game, Neven Djurasek netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st in the table, with 13 points, while Metal Kharkiv sit 8th place, with 7 points. In the next fixture, Igor Jovicevic's team will play away against FC Lviv. Meanwhile, Oleh Ratiy's team visit FC Veres.
