Preview

March 29, Sofiivska Borschahivka, Kolos TC, 12:00

Match build-up

Shakhtar women’s team have a busy schedule and will play their third league match in a week. Ahead of the meeting with Kolos, the Orange-and-Blacks are in 5th spot in the standings with 32 points. In their previous matches, the Miners claimed victories over Vorskla (2-1) and Kryvbas (1-0), but recently suffered a defeat to Seasters (0-3).

Shakhtar had only four days to prepare for the clash with Kolos, training at the Academy base in Shchaslyve.

Opponents

Kolos Kovalivka have 32 points after 19 matches and are in 4th spot in the league (10 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses). The team are known for their resilience and are aiming to secure a place in the European qualification zone by the end of the season. In recent rounds, Liudmyla Pokotylo’s side defeated Ladomyr (3-1) and EMS-Podillia (5-0), sharing the points with Seasters (0-0).

It is known that defenders Daryna Krasnoborodko and Inha Mostova will miss the match against Shakhtar due to suspension.

Match background

Shakhtar and Kolos have met 10 times in the Vyshcha League: 6 wins of Kolos, 1 draw and 3 victories of the Miners.

Previous match

On November 9, 2025, Kolos hosted Shakhtar in Kovalivka. The match started with an early goal from the hosts: Ostapiv converted her chance with a precise shot. Kolos applied pressure and created danger, but Shakhtar responded with counterattacks. Chaika had a good opportunity to equalise before the break but her shot was blocked by an opponent. At the start of the second half, the Miners restored parity through a spectacular long-ranger from Zavidova. However, Kolos soon went ahead again and extended their lead with a brace from Semkiv. Shakhtar lost 1-3.