Shakhtar Donetsk Beats Basel 4-1 to Reach Europa League 2019–20 Semi-Final Against Inter Milan

Júnior Moraes put Shakhtar ahead in the second minute by steering in a header from Marlos' corner. It was the Brazilian-born Ukraine forward's 25th goal across all competitions, coming after he scored two against Wolfsburg in the second leg of their rescheduled round-of-16 tie last week.

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Gelcenkirchen, August 12: Shakhtar Donetsk routed Basel 4-1 to set up a Europa League semifinal against Inter Milan. Four Brazilians scored for the Ukrainian side before Ricky van Wolfswinkel netted a consolation goal for the Swiss side.

Júnior Moraes put Shakhtar ahead in the second minute by steering in a header from Marlos' corner. It was the Brazilian-born Ukraine forward's 25th goal across all competitions, coming after he scored two against Wolfsburg in the second leg of their rescheduled round-of-16 tie last week.

Afimico Pululu almost equalized with a solo effort for Basel, but Taison grabbed Shakhtar's second with a deflected shot after a fine flowing team move in the 22nd. Kylian Mbappe Injury Update: French Striker May Return to Pitch for PSG Clash Against Atalanta in Champions League 2019-20 Quarter-Final, Says Coach Thomas Tuchel.

Marcos Antônio almost added a third when he struck the crossbar with a curling shot in the 40th. Raoul Petretta produced a clearance to deny Moraes from the rebound.

Alan Patrick's penalty in the 75th effectively sealed the Ukrainian side's place in the semifinals, before right back Dodô added the fourth. The tournament is being played in a shortened format in Germany because of the coronavirus pandemic, which forced all European competitions to be halted for months.

Shakhtar will play Inter in Düsseldorf on Aug. 17. The final takes place in nearby Cologne four days later. (AP) AH AH 08120949 NNNNut a cut-off date." He also alleged that the draft EIA 2020 has considerably increased the period of validity of prior environmental clearance. Portland Timbers Beat Orlando City 2-1 to Claim 'MLS is Back Tournament' 2020.

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