On 9 December, one of the matches of the 17th round of the Ukrainian football championship took place. Kryvbas (Kryvyi Rih) and Zorya (Lugansk) met.
Ukrainian Championship, 17th round
Kryvbas (Kryvyi Rih) - Zorya (Lugansk) - 2:2 ( 2:1)
Goals: Oleg Kozhushko (10), Monday (40) - E. Guerrero (42), B. Guerrero (42), B. Guerrero (42), B. Guerrero (42), B. Guerrero (42). Guerrero (42), Batagov (78)
Warnings: D. Myshnov (28), Batagov (80)
In an exciting Premier League match held at the Metallurg Stadium, Kryvbas met with Zorya Luhansk. The match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both teams leaving the pitch having shared the trophies. In the first half of the match there was a tense struggle between the teams, and already in the 10th minute Kryvbas took the lead. О. O. Kozhushko hit the net, giving his team a valuable advantage. However, Luhansk "Zorya" quickly got back, and in the 42nd minute E. Guerrero equalised the score. In the 40th minute, Kryvbas again showed their determination and powerful attack when A. Monday scored a goal, putting his team back in the lead. The score at halftime was 2-1 in favour of Kryvbas. In the second half, Luhansk Zorya made several strategic substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the match.
On 47 minutes, D. Alefirenko appeared for Zorya Luhansk, replacing I. Gorbach, who failed to score. Both teams continued to make changes to their squads as the match progressed. On 59 minutes, Luhansk Zorya made another substitution - D. Myshnev was replaced by V. Bugay. Kryvbas also made a choice in favour of fresh forces, releasing R. Debelko instead of K. Prikhodko on 61 minutes. Zorya Luhansk continued to fight and in the 78th minute managed to equalise when A. Batagov hit the net. Despite the tense moments, neither team was able to break the deadlock until the final whistle. The match ended in a 2:2 draw. The players showed great skill and determination throughout the game, keeping the fans in suspense until the very end. It was a tense and exciting match that demonstrated the talent and determination of both Kryvbas and Zorya Luhansk. The Metalurh Stadium was filled with passionate fans who witnessed an unforgettable match between the two Premier League giants. Although the match ended in a draw, it was a testament to the competitive nature of football and the unpredictability of the game. Both teams can be proud of their performances and look forward to the next matches in the league.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: LNZ - Kryvbas, Zorya - Shakhtar.
| Kryvbas | Zorya | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 7 | Blows | 6 |
| 0 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the box | 0 |
| 2 | Offences | 6 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Possession of the ball | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 0 | Total assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accuracy of transmissions | 0 |