PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk opened their Champions League campaigns with a 1-1 draw at the Philips Stadion, in a match that swung on a dramatic opening to the second half. Shakhtar took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Gleycker Mendoza burst past Sergino Dest on the left flank and pulled the ball back for Isake, who got ahead of his marker to convert from close range. But PSV, playing in their 25th Champions League campaign, responded immediately after the break. Armando Obispo launched a long ball over the top, and Dest raced into the box to fire a powerful near-post finish past Nikola Oleinik. Shakhtar were handed a numerical advantage on 47 minutes when Mendoza, already booked in the first half, received a second yellow card. But the Ukrainian side failed to capitalise, with PSV's defence holding firm. Dmytro Kryskiv was booked late on for the visitors, while Dest also saw yellow for time-wasting. The statistics show PSV had 15 shots with 6 on target and 54% possession, while Shakhtar registered 12 attempts with 4 on target. Dest was named man of the match for his goal and energetic display. With one point each, PSV sit 12th and Shakhtar 14th in the group stage table. Can PSV claim their first win against Benfica next week?
