Shakhtar beat Genk in Champions League qualifier

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Shakhtar Donetsk have defeated Belgium's Genk 2-1 in the return match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

According to Ukrinform, the game took place at the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex in Kyiv on August 10.

Lassina Traore put Shakhtar in the lead in the 27th minute. Marcos Antonio made it 2-0 in the 77th minute. Genk's Bryan Heynen scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute.

In the first match in Belgium, Shakhtar also beat Genk 2-1. Shakhtar advanced to the next round on aggregate.

In the playoff round of the Champions League, Shakhtar will play against France's Monaco. The matches will take place on August 17-18 and 24-25.

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