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Ladomyr vs Shakhtar: match preview

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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Shakhtar women's team to play Ladomyr away on the Vyshcha League second stage MD 4

April 18, Volodymyr, Olimp, 12:00

Match build-up

After the match against Metalist 1925, Roman Zaiev's side prepared for the meeting with Ladomyr at the Academy base in Shchaslyve for two days. Currently, Shakhtar are in the 5th spot in the table with 19 points (goal difference: 33-21). Mariia Vykaliuk remains the most prolific player (10 goals in 14 matches). Midfielder Lidiia Zaborovets will miss the next game due to suspension.

Roman Zaiev, head coach:

– Ladomyr are an ambitious team known for their pertinacity and mettle. All the away matches against them were difficult, but we are Shakhtar and we have to show our style and vision of the game to get a positive result.

Opponents

Ladomyr are a young team, the average age of the players is 18.5 years. Oleh Bortnik's outfit started the spring part of the competition unsuccessfully, losing to Kryvbas (3-4), Metalist 1925 (0-7) and Vorskla (0-6). Ladomyr have 18 points (goal difference: 25-38) and are in the 6th spot in the championship ahead of the clash with Shakhtar. The best scorer is Viktoriia Hiryn (12 goals in 14 matches).

Match background


Shakhtar and Ladomyr locked horns three times in the Vyshcha League: 2 wins of Shakhtar and one draw (goal difference: 9-3).

Previous meeting

On November 18, 2023, the teams met at the Kniazha Arena in Shchaslyve. The opponents took turns in possession and played openly, but without high intensity. In the 28th minute, Molodiuk broke free and shot – over the crossbar. After a corner, Zaborovets had a great chance to finish, but the ball sliced from her foot. At the end of the half, Molodiuk could score – the goalkeeper parried her attempt. The second half saw some competition in the midfield, but no chances. The match between Shakhtar and Ladomyr ended in a goalless draw.