Kolos vs Shakhtar: match preview
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Shakhtar will play against Kolos in the central match of the 3rd round of the Women’s League
August 20, Kovalivka, Kolos, 17:00
Match build-up
After the match against Kryvbas (2-3) in the 2nd round, Shakhtar had two days off, after which there was a weekly cycle of preparation for the game against Kolos. It should be noted that Roman Zaiev's team have 3 points (goal difference: 6–4) and are in the middle of the standings. Injured Nadiia Veherych and Tetiana Vyshnevska still will not be able to help the team.
Match build-up
After the match against Kryvbas (2-3) in the 2nd round, Shakhtar had two days off, after which there was a weekly cycle of preparation for the game against Kolos. It should be noted that Roman Zaiev's team have 3 points (goal difference: 6–4) and are in the middle of the standings. Injured Nadiia Veherych and Tetiana Vyshnevska still will not be able to help the team.
I think our result will depend on the performance and the character that we will show on the field
Sofiia Lutsan, defender:
– The opponents are quite tough. We watched the match between Kolos and Vorskla, where the team from Kovalivka showed decent football in the first half, so it definitely will not be easy. I have already come to understand how crucial this match will be, so we will approach it in fighting mood. I think our result will depend on the performance and the character that we will show on the field.
Opponents
In the previous season, Liudmyla Pokotilo's team were the main competitors of Shakhtar in the fight for bronze models, which Kovalivka team won literally in the last round.
During the pre-season, Kolos significantly strengthened, inviting experienced players: Kunina, Zubar, Fedorenko, Skotsyk and Kohut (former player of Shakhtar). At the start of the championship, Kolos confidently defeated Mariupol – 8-0, and in the second round, the Black-and-Whites lost to the champions, Vorskla – 0-2. The top goalscorer is Iryna Maiborodina (3 goals).
Match background
In 2 matches between Shakhtar and Kolos, each opponent won once (goal difference: 1–2).
Previous match
May 27, 2023. Shchaslyve
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 (0-2) Kolos Kovalivka
Goals: 0-1 Kupiak (22′), 0-2 Maiborodina (42′)
Shakhtar: Klimova, Mokhnach, Krevska, Henyk, Starukhina, Veherych, Zaborovets, Semeniuk, Holovach (c), Molodiuk, Chendei (Kozub, 46′)
– The opponents are quite tough. We watched the match between Kolos and Vorskla, where the team from Kovalivka showed decent football in the first half, so it definitely will not be easy. I have already come to understand how crucial this match will be, so we will approach it in fighting mood. I think our result will depend on the performance and the character that we will show on the field.
Opponents
In the previous season, Liudmyla Pokotilo's team were the main competitors of Shakhtar in the fight for bronze models, which Kovalivka team won literally in the last round.
During the pre-season, Kolos significantly strengthened, inviting experienced players: Kunina, Zubar, Fedorenko, Skotsyk and Kohut (former player of Shakhtar). At the start of the championship, Kolos confidently defeated Mariupol – 8-0, and in the second round, the Black-and-Whites lost to the champions, Vorskla – 0-2. The top goalscorer is Iryna Maiborodina (3 goals).
Match background
In 2 matches between Shakhtar and Kolos, each opponent won once (goal difference: 1–2).
Previous match
May 27, 2023. Shchaslyve
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 (0-2) Kolos Kovalivka
Goals: 0-1 Kupiak (22′), 0-2 Maiborodina (42′)
Shakhtar: Klimova, Mokhnach, Krevska, Henyk, Starukhina, Veherych, Zaborovets, Semeniuk, Holovach (c), Molodiuk, Chendei (Kozub, 46′)