SOCCER
Shakhtar wins 2-1 against Wolfsburg
Shakhtar Donetsk won 2-1 against Wolfsburg (Germany) on March 12 in the first-leg match of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The match was held in an empty stadium due to the coronavirus outbreak. Junior Moraes opened the scoring for Shakhtar in the 17th minute, but Wolfsburg’s John Anthony Brooks equalized in the 48th minute before the half. Shakhtar’s Marcos Antonio secured the win in the 73rd minute. The next match was scheduled for March 19, but due to measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, all UEFA and national league matches have been suspended. The draw for the quarterfinals was scheduled for March 20, with no new dates yet announced by officials.