Shakhtar Donetsk made an impressive run to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals last season not long after winning the final version of the UEFA Cup, but the Ukranian giants are not off to a great start. They picked up a couple of red cards en route to a loss to FC Porto, and could only manage a draw againt APOEL Nicosia. If they hope to qualify for the knockout stages again, a home win against Zenit St. Petersburg is vital.
UEFA Champions League 2011: Shakhtar Donetsk Vs. Zenit St. Petersburg, TV Schedule And More
Zenit are currently cruising in the Russian Premier League and made up for their slip-up against APOEL with an impressive home win over FC Porto. Going away to the Donbass Arena is difficult, though, and they’ll put themselves in excellent position to reach the next round if they gain a point before the return fixture in St. Petersburg.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Zenit St. Petersburg
Date: Wednesday, October 19
Time: 2:45 pm ET, 7:45 pm BST, 9:45 pm local
Venue: Donbass Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine
TV: DirecTV Soccer (USA)
Online: FOXSoccer.tv
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