Arda Turan's Shakhtar Donetsk Wins 5-1 Season Opener in Ukraine

Turkish coach Arda Turan led Shakhtar Donetsk in the first round of the Ukrainian Premier League against Kudrivka at Arena Lviv. The match was streamed live on the Mackolik platform and its YouTube channel.

Shakhtar secured a 5‑1 victory. After an early equaliser, Kaua Elias Nogueira scored a hat‑trick, and Luca Meirelles added a further goal. The win placed Shakhtar at the top of the league on goal difference.

The result highlights Turan's successful start in Ukraine, where he previously guided the club to a championship and a UEFA Conference League semi‑final appearance.