"Zorya will not play in European competitions for the first time since the 2013/2014 season

Luhansk-based Zorya failed to beat Obolon in the match of the 26th round of the Ukrainian championship and lost its theoretical chances to rise above sixth place in the standings.

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This means that the Black and Whites will not play in European competitions next season.

It should be noted that Zorya represented Ukraine in the European arena for the previous 10 seasons. In the seasons 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 - in the UEFA Europa League; in the seasons 2021-22 and 2022-23 - in the Conference League. The best achievement is the group round of the Europa League.

In total, Luhansk have played 48 matches in European competitions since Ukraine's independence, winning 15, drawing 10 and losing 23. The statistics of goals scored and conceded are 52-73. Ruslan Malinowski is the top scorer with 6 goals.

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