Today, in the return match of the second qualifying round of the Europa League, Donetsk's 'Shakhtar' hosted Turkish 'Besiktas.' 

The first leg, a week ago at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, ended with the miners winning 4-2. However, today in Krakow on Henrik Reyman Stadium, there was no way for the Turks to retreat as Donetsk fully dominated both in terms of play and territory.

And already in the 12th minute, they took the lead. After dispossessing the ball on the left flank of attack, Kevin made a run into the penalty area and scored with a shot to the far post. Just before halftime, the players under Arda Turan's guidance doubled their advantage. Vinícius' cross from the right side of the penalty box was met by an accurate finish from Elias — 2:0.

In the second half, 'Shakhtar' had at least five excellent opportunities to score a third goal, but Traoré's and Allison's shots lacked accuracy.

So, 2-0 — victory for the miners, which advanced them to the next round of Europa League qualification.

Europa League. Second qualifying round. Return match

'Shakhtar' (Ukraine) — 'Besiktas' (Turkey) — 2-0 (2-0)

Goals: Kevin (12), Elias (45+2).

'Shakhtar': Riznik, Pedrinho Azvedo, Matviyenko, Bondar, Vinícius (Gocholishvili, 81), Pedrinho da Silva (Sudakov, 64), Marlon (Neverton, 57), Ocheretnyk, Kevin (Bondarenko, 57), Elias (Traoré, 64), Allison.

'Besiktas': Güngöks, Topçu, Udoh, Paúlista, Svensson, Yilmaz (Bingöl, 78), Tekneç (Hadžiahmetović, 46), Mucic (Juraszek, 87), Raif, Mario (Uysal, 87), Abraham (Kilichasoy, 64).

Yellow cards: Pedrinho da Silva (60), Ocheretnyk (70), Vinícius (71), Bondar (75), Allison (90+2) — Tekneç (15), Paúlista (71), Topçu (79).

July 31. Krakow. Municipal Stadium named after Henrik Reyman.

First leg — 4-2.

'Shakhtar's opponent in the third qualifying round of the Europa League will be Greek 'Panathinaikos.'