Shakhtar vs Dnipro-1: watch it online
Saturday, October 9, 2021
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Shakhtar will host Dnipro-1 in the major game of the First League round 7
October 10, Shchaslyve, Kniazha Arena, 12:00
Live stream on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel
Match build-up
The team were preparing for the encounter with Dnipro-1 for two weeks as they had missed the previous round. Training was divided into two cycles: the physical part and practising game situations and interactions on the pitch with the opponents taken into account. After five matches, Shakhtar are topping the table with 15 points (the goal difference is 51-0). In the 5th round, the Orange-and-Blacks thrashed Vorskla 6-0 at home. The team’s top scorer Polina Yanchuk is also the best in the league in this respect (11 goals).
Nadiia Veherych, midfielder:
"In training, we practised set-pieces and prepared formations specifically for the next match. In general, the mood is combative because we are facing this round’s major game. We are psyching ourselves up for it in a very serious way. I think this is a game for the top spot in the group, we need to approach it with cool heads. Everyone understands that there will be no big difference in the score against such a strong opponent."
Opponents
Dnipro-1 have not lost any points in the league yet as well. The team won all five opening matches, being second to Shakhtar alone for the number of goals scored and conceded (39-1), having the second position in the standings. In the last game, the Miners’ opponents confidently defeated Bahira at home (6-0). Olena Kudzieva's team features mainly the players aged 17 to 23, with the most experienced football player Viktoriia Belik being 27 years old. The team are distinguished by excellent ball handling and attacking pace. Often, the Dnipro players attack through quick transitions from defence to attack and moves. The top scorer is Liudmyla Kunina (8 goals).