On 20 October, one of the matches of the 11th round of the Ukrainian football championship took place. Obolon (Kyiv) and Zorya (Lugansk) met.
Ukrainian Championship, 11th round
Obolon (Kyiv) - Zarya (Lugansk) - 2:4 ( 2:2)
Goals: S. Sukhanov (20), S. Sukhanov (28) - E. Guerrero (5), E. Guerrero (5), E. Guerrero (38), Batagov (74), Antyukh (88).
Warnings: K. Aziangbe (24), Y. Prokopenko (25), V. Dubko (41), Batagov (71), Jordan (77).
The Obolon Arena hosted an exciting football match between Obolon-Brovar and Zorya Lugansk in the Premier League. Both teams demonstrated their skill and determination throughout the game, which led to an exciting spectacle for the fans. At half-time, the score was tied 2-2, showing the competitiveness and attacking prowess of both sides. Zorya Luhansk took the lead in the 5th minute when E. Guerrero hit the opponents' goal with a shot from the penalty line. However, on 20 minutes Obolon-Brovar responded with a goal by S. Sukhanov, equalising the score. Sukhanov, levelling the score. The match was filled with activity, tension and plenty of yellow cards. In the 24th minute, K. Aziangbe from Zarya Luhansk received a warning, and in the 25th minute - Y. Prokopenko from Obolon-Brovar. On 28 minutes Obolon-Brovar earned a penalty, which was masterfully converted by S. Sukhanov, putting his team ahead. In the 38th minute Luhansk "Zorya" again showed their skills in attack, when Guerrero scored his second goal in the match, and the teams went to the break in equal teams. The second half was a tense struggle: in the 56th minute Zorya made the first substitution - D. Nagnoynyi came on in place of K. Aziangbe. In the 57th minute Obolon-Brovar responded with their own substitution - instead of S. Sukhanov, who scored a goal, I. Nagnoynyi came on. Sukhanov was replaced by I. Krasnopyr. The game continued to be fiercely fought, both teams were striving for victory.
In the 64th minute Obolon-Brovar made two more substitutions, replacing V. Dubko with R. Chernenko. Towards the end of the game the heat did not wane. In the 71st minute A. Batagov from Luhansk "Zorya" received a yellow card. However, he quickly bounced back and scored a goal in the 74th minute, giving his team a confident advantage. In the 77th minute, a dramatic moment occurred as Jordan of Zorya Luhansk also received a caution. After that, the team made a second substitution, replacing P. Mitsin for D. Myshnyov. Obolon-Brovar tried to save a point by replacing V. Hrusha with R. Taranukha in the 80th minute. The last substitution in the match was made by Obolon-Brovar - in the 80th minute S. Kosovsky replaced O. Taranukha. Kosovskiy replaced O. Slobodyan. However, Luhansk Zorya still had one more moment when a penalty was awarded in the 88th minute. D. Antyukh stepped out of the gate and calmly converted the penalty, increasing their advantage. In the last minutes of the game Zorya made the third and last substitution: in the 90th minute I. Snurnitsyn replaced I. Jordan. At the final whistle, Zorya Luhansk won a convincing 4-2 victory. The match demonstrated the rivalry and excitement that the Premier League is famous for. Both teams demonstrated their attacking abilities, and as a result, Zorya Luhansk took three points. Football fans enjoyed an exciting match at Obolon Arena and are looking forward to the next round of the championship.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: LNZ - Obolon, Zorya - Polesie.
| Obolon | Zorya | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 9 | Blows | 6 |
| 0 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the box | 0 |
| 11 | Offences | 8 |
| 6 | Corner | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 57% | Ball possession | 43% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 0 | Total assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accuracy of transmissions | 0 |