On 5 August there was one of the matches of the 2nd round of the Ukrainian championship on football. Alexandria and Metalist 1925 (Kharkiv) met.
Александрия - Металлист 1925 - 1:0. Чемпионат Украины, 2-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаUkrainian championship, 2nd round
Alexandria (Alexandria ) - Metalist 1925 (Kharkiv ) - 1:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Shulyansky (37)
Warnings: Kulakov (36), M. Bezuglyi (41), A. Tkachuk (64), K. Sikheev (90+3), K. Sikheev (90+3). Sikheev (90+3)
Review of the match Oleksandriya - Metalist 1925:
In the recent Premier League match between "Alexandria" and Kharkiv "Metalist 1925" fans expected a tense struggle on the field. The match was held at the stadium KSC "Nika" and was held in a tense atmosphere of struggle of both teams for victory. The first half started promisingly for Alexandria: already in the 37th minute they took the lead. A. Shulyansky scored a brilliant goal, which delighted the audience. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv tried to get back, but failed when in the 41st minute M. Bezuglyi was yellow carded. When both teams returned to the field for the second half, it became clear that Metalist 1925 Kharkiv needed to strengthen the game. In the 61st minute they made a quick substitution, releasing D. Yusov instead of Ari Moura, hoping to turn the game in their favour. However, Alexandria were determined to maintain their advantage and three minutes later made the first substitution, replacing R. Plaksa with I. Kaliura. Plaksa for I. Kalyuzhny.
In the 64th minute "Alexandria" made another tactical substitution, releasing A. Avagimyan instead of A. Shulyansky who scored a goal. Shulyansky. This decision, apparently, undermined Kharkiv "Metalist 1925", because in the same minute Y. Tkachuk got a yellow card. Hoping to turn the tide of the match, the team responded with the second substitution, replacing K. Bychek with B. Vachiberadze. Vachiberadze. Time passed, and both teams continued to make changes to their line-ups. In the 73rd minute Alexandria made two substitutions: A. Andreychuk replaced A. Kulakov, and R. Savchenko replaced E. Smirnyi. In the 86th minute Kharkiv "Metalist 1925" followed suit, replacing A. Tkachuk with A. Chiruk. Chiruk. In the end of the match "Alexandria" decided to make the last substitution in the 88th minute - O. Belyaev replaced D. Skorko. However, their joy was somewhat overshadowed by a yellow card received by K. Sigeev in added time. As a result, the match "Alexandria" - "Metalist 1925" Kharkiv ended with the score 1:1 Kharkiv ended with the score 1:0 in favour of "Alexandria". Both teams showed their determination and skill throughout the game, providing the fans with an exciting spectacle. This victory will undoubtedly give confidence to Oleksandriya in their quest for success in the Premier League. On the other hand, Kharkiv Metalist 1925 need to regroup and analyse their game to show their best side in the next matches.
In the next round of matches: Shakhtar - Oleksandriya, Dynamo - Metalist 1925.
Statistics of the match Oleksandriya - Metalist 1925:
| Alexandria | Metalist 1925 | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks in goal | 2 |
| 12 | Hits | 4 |
| 0 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the box | 0 |
| 10 | Offences | 15 |
| 8 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Ball possession | 0 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 0 | Total assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accuracy of transmissions | 0 |
