On 15 September there was one of the matches of the 7th round of the Ukrainian championship on football. Metalist 1925 (Kharkiv) and Zorya (Lugansk) met.
Ukrainian championship, 7th round
Metalist1925 (Kharkiv) - Zoria (Lugansk) - 2:1 ( 2:1)
Goals: V. Dmitrenko (6), Boryachuk (28) - E. Guerrero (17). Guerrero (17)
Warnings: D. Myshnov (30), B. Vachiberadze (62), Nagnoiniy (67), A. Chiruk Yurievich (77), Wendell (84), I. Snurnitsyn (86). Snurnitsyn (86)
In a tense Premier League match, held at the stadium "Livy Bereg", Kharkiv Metalist 1925 met with Lugansk "Zorya". The score at halftime was 2:1 in favour of Metalist, and with the same result ended the regular time. The match was full of bright moments and remarkable events. The beginning of the game was marked by a goal of Metalist player V. Dmitrenko in the 6th minute, who put his team ahead. However, Luhansk "Zorya" quickly equalised when E. Guerrero scored a goal on 17 minutes, delighting their fans. In the 28th minute Metalist was awarded a penalty, which was realised by A. Boryachuk, giving his team a 2:1 advantage. The first half continued, both teams showed excellent attacking play and solid defence. At the beginning of the second half, Luhansk "Zorya" made the first substitution, releasing V. Voloshyn instead of D. Naghdan on the 46th minute. Voloshin instead of D. Nagnoinogo. In the 55th minute another substitution followed - A. Batagov was replaced by I. Snurnitsyn. These changes were aimed at bringing new strength and ideas in the attacking game. Metalist made the first substitution in the 58th minute - A. Boryachuk replaced B. Vachiberadze. However, in the 62nd minute Vachiberadze received a yellow card, which could jeopardise the position of his team. The match became more and more competitive, both sides were trying to seize the initiative.
In the 67th minute, Luhansk "Zorya" player D. Nagnoinyi received a yellow card, which increased the tension on the field. In the 68th minute Metalist made the second substitution, replacing R. Rusin with Ari Mourou. Rusin to Ari Moura, hoping to strengthen the midfield. And a minute later Metalist made a third substitution, introducing A. Tkachuk instead of M. Farina. Lugansk "Zorya" responded with two substitutions in the 72nd minute. D. Myshnev was substituted for V. Churko, and D. Alefirenko came on in place of Wendell. Coming on the field with fresh forces, Luhansk "Zorya" tried to turn the game in their favour. On 77 minutes Metalist received a yellow card, warning A. Chiruk for aggressive play. In response, Metalist made a fourth substitution in the 78th minute, removing A. Chiruk and introducing Igor Henrique into the game. In the 84th minute, a player from Luhansk "Zoria" Wendell received a yellow card, in the 86th - I. Snurnitsyn. At the 90th minute, in the last minutes of the match, Metalist player O. Mozil received a yellow card. The referee's decision added tension to the already dramatic meeting, but both teams managed to hold on until the final whistle. With the score 2:1 Kharkiv "Metalist 1925" won a hard victory over the strong Luhansk "Zoria". The match was a testament to the skill, determination and competitive spirit of both teams. It demonstrated the excitement and unpredictability that make football such an exciting sport. Fans of Kharkiv Metalist 1925 and Luhansk "Zoria" witnessed an unforgettable spectacle at the stadium "Livy Bereg".
In the next round of matches: Metalist 1925 - Kolos, Zoria - Dnipro-1.
| Metalist 1925 | Zarya | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 4 | Blows | 17 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the box | 0 |
| 10 | Offences | 16 |
| 1 | Corners | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Possession of the ball | 0 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 0 | Total assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accuracy of transmissions | 0 |