Jeremy Doku provides assist in Stade Rennais defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk

Published on: 24 February 2023

Belgian forward of Ghanaian descent, Jeremy Doku provided an assist in the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Stade Rennais FC in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Doku also missed his kick from the spot during the penalty shootout.

Bruno Genesio's players bet on enormous pressing during the first twenty minutes with many chances, however not incisive enough. Jeremy Doku's, tenacity was rewarded in the 52nd minute. His cross was taken back in force by Amine Gouiri who passed to Karl Toko Ekambi at the far post and Roazhon Park exploded with joy.

A goal that gave even more confidence to the Stadistes but also to the entrants. Carried by the momentum, Jeremy Doku accelerated once again and served Ibrahim Salah, who entered in the 96th minute, well placed at the far post for the 2-0. 

The Bretons were dreaming of qualification but there was still a good quarter of an hour and success ended up turning on the wrong side. In the 116th, Jeanuël Belocian lobbed Steve Mandanda trying to clear to make it 2-1.

The visitors won the penalty shootout 5-4 to progress to the next round.

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