Shakhtar Donetsk made a decisive step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals in the Europa League after winning 3: 1 as the host against Anderlecht.
Shakhtar lead 21 minutes into the match. Victor Kovalenko broke through against Proto and Anderlecht goalkeeper managed to save a player's shot the hosts, then the ball back to Kovalenko, who combined with Tyson, and he a diagonal shot for 1: 0.
Shakhtar doubled their lead in the 24th minute when Dario Srna into the penalty box to Anderlecht, where Oleksandr Kucher meet the ball with his head and sent it in the door of Proto.
Silvio Proto made a crucial save in the 29th minute when he saved strokes Facundo Ferreira.
Eduardo was very close to that to score a third goal in Anderlecht when shot, but the ball stopped in the right column of goal of Proto.
Steven Defour made an excellent effort on goal in the 50th minute, but Pyatov careful and managed to save.
Anderlecht reduce the deficit after 68 minutes when Ibrahima Conte centered in the penalty area by Shakhtar, where Frank Acheampong rose close ball with head and send it in the door of Pyatov.
Shakhtar scored the third goal in the 79th minute when Bernard corner kick in the penalty area by Anderlecht, then shoot Eduardo header, the ball hit the crossbar and tumbled behind the goal line at the door of Proto.
Kara Mbodzhi score by hand after 87 minutes, but the goal was not respected.
The second leg is next week, but Shakhtar have an advance of two goals.
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