A third goal in eight minutes in Shakhtar Donetsk’s visit to Roma has given the visitors a 2-1 lead, with Brazilian attacker Douglas Costa giving Ukraine’s champions their first lead. With a precise left-footed, Costa gave Doni on chance to prevent Shakhtar’s first lead.
Roma Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Douglas Costa Gives Ukranians 2-1, 36th Minute Lead
The goal came as the visitors continues to assert more control of the match, having been awoken by Simone Perotta’s opening goal. The nature of that goal - a shot were the last touch came off Razvan Rat - may have instilled Skahktar with a sense of urgency. At least, that would explain why the visitors have looked the much better side after the 28 minute mark.
Tied 1-1 in the 36th minute, Douglas Costa was fed a ball near the center line as Shakhtar broke out of their own end. The young Brazilian dribbled all the way to the edge of the Roma penalty area before facing opposition. Then, he cut onto his left foot for a 20-yard shot the curled around Doni, just inside the far post.
Now approaching the 40th minute, Shakhtar has an early grip on this tie, with two goal goals giving them a 2-1 lead.
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