In the match of the 16th round against 'Epitsentr', 18-year-old Brazilian forward of 'Shakhtar' Luka Meireles amazed everyone with one of the fastest substitute doubles in UPL history. After coming on as a substitute, he scored two goals: in the 87th and 89th minutes.
In this season of the Ukrainian Football Championship, 23 doubles have been recorded, but only two of them were made by players after coming on as substitutes.
The leader of the ranking of the fastest substitute doubles in UPL history remains Yevhen Seleznyov ('Dnipr'), who in 2013 scored twice against 'Volyn' with an interval of one minute.
Additionally, Luka Meireles became the youngest foreign player of 'Shakhtar' to score a double in the championships - he is 18 years and 274 days old.
'Shakhtar'
Luka Meireles showcased his football talent by scoring two goals after coming on as a substitute. His achievement is considered one of the fastest substitute doubles in the history of the Ukrainian Premier League. Thus, the young Brazilian forward confirmed his potential in the team 'Shakhtar'.