FC Shakhtar Donetsk crowned champions of UkraineApril 29, 2013 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FC Shakhtar Donetsk have been crowned champions of Ukraine for a fourth consecutive season after a 1-1 draw against FC Metalist Kharkiv gave them an unassailable 15-point lead, UEFA official website reported. FC Shakhtar Donetsk have retained the Ukrainian Premier League title with four games to spare courtesy of a 1-1 draw against FC Metalist Kharkiv. Mircea Lucescu's side needed just a point to be crowned champions for a fourth consecutive season, yet the script was in danger of being torn up when Marko Deviж came back to haunt his former club by opening the scoring on 39 minutes. However, with time seeping away, Ilsinho lifted the pressure on 84 minutes after taking receipt of Fernandinho's sumptuous through ball and finishing with precision. There was still time for Deviж to rattle the woodwork, but Shakhtar held their nerve to ensure an unassailable 15-point lead over second-placed FC Dynamo Kyiv. "We expected a tough game and that's exactly what we got," said Shakhtar boss Lucescu. "Metalist had plenty of chances to score, created better opportunities and won the individual battles. Things changed after the break, though, with Fernandinho and [Darijo] Srna showing great spirit. They inspired everyone else and in the end it was a fair result." Goalscorer Ilsinho added: "It's unfortunate that we didn't get the win today, but Metalist are a very strong and skilful opponent. Both teams played well and it brings me great happiness to score the goal that seals the title. Everyone is very happy." Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |