Europa League 2015-16 : Shakhtar beats Anderlecht 3-1

LVIV, Mar. 10, 2016 (AMP) — Europa League 2015-16 : Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Anderlecht by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-0), in the first leg of a round of 16 game on Thursday night at the Arena Lviv.

Shakhtar Donetsk dominated the first half thanks to goals from Taison Freda ('21) and Kucher Oleksandr ('24). Leading 2-0 at the break, the “Hirnyky” further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Eduardo Da Silva in the 79th minute.

The second leg between Shakhtar Donetsk and Anderlecht will be played on Thursday March 17, 2016 (kick-off: 21:05) in Anderlecht.

Fixtures and Results : Round of 16