The first leg of the UEFA Europa League qualifying match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Ilves took place on July 10, 2025, at Stozice Stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and concluded in a 0-0 draw[2][3][6]. Both teams had their starting lineups announced before kickoff, with Shakhtar fielding players like Riznyk, Matviyenko, Bondar, and Sudakov[3][6]. Despite both sides creating chances, neither managed to score, keeping the tie open ahead of the second leg[5][6].
This match marked the first competitive meeting between the two clubs[4]. Shakhtar Donetsk came into the fixture on an unbeaten streak, having not lost in their previous seven matches in all competitions[4]. Betting odds before the game heavily favored Shakhtar, but Ilves held firm to secure a valuable away draw[1].
Fans seeking live coverage, highlights, and detailed stats were able to follow the game through various sports platforms, including ESPN, Sofascore, and others[2][5]. The return leg is scheduled for July 17, 2025[8].
References
- [1] Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk Odds & Live Scores – July 10, 2025 (Action Network)
- [2] Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves live score, H2H and lineups (SofaScore)
- [3] Starting Lineups – Shak Donetsk vs Ilves | 10.07.2025 (Sky Sports)
- [4] Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves – live score, predicted lineups … (FotMob)
- [5] Shakhtar vs. FC Ilves (Jul 10, 2025) Live Score (ESPN)
- [6] Shakhtar vs. FC Ilves (10 Jul, 2025) Live Score (ESPN UK)
- [8] FC Ilves vs. Shakhtar (Jul 17, 2025) Live Score (ESPN)