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U19. Shakhtar vs Minaj: watch the match online

Sunday, March 10, 2024

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Shakhtar U19 will face Minaj U19 in the 21st round of the Youth League

March 11, Shchaslyve, FC Shakhtar Academy indoor facility, 11:00
Live broadcast will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel

Match build-up

Shakhtar U19 played 3 matches after the winter break: victories over Oleksandriia U19 (2-0) and Kolos U19 (2-0), a draw with Kryvbas U19 (1-1). Oleksii Bielyk’s team have 47 points after 19 rounds (15 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses), and they are one point behind the league leaders, but have a game in hand. Before the start of the round, the Orange-and-Blacks have the best defence in the Youth League (13 conceded goals) and show a good performance (39 goals, an average of 2.05 per game). Midfielder Ivan Losenko will not help the team in the meeting with Minaj U19 due to excess of yellow cards.

Opponents

Minaj U19 are in the 12th spot in the table after 20 rounds: they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 12 losses (18 points, goal difference: 18–29). In the previous matches, Minaj shared points with Dnipro-1 U19 (1-1), defeated Metalist 1925 U19 (1-0) and lost to Zorya U19 (2-1). Defender Markiian Liptelo and midfielder Vladyslav Mendruk will not play against the Miners due to yellow cards in the previous game.

Match background

The opponents met 6 times, and the Miners were stronger in all matches (goal difference: 24–22).

Previous match

On September 1, 2023, Minaj U19 hosted Shakhtar U19 in Lviv at the Sokil stadium. The teams exchanged the goal-scoring opportunities in the middle of the first half. Shakhtar were saved by the woodwork after Volchkov’s attempt, and in a couple of minutes, the Miners orchestrated a quick move, bringing it to a logical conclusion. Pushkarov moved down the right wing at speed and sent a cross to the goal area where Hlushchenko opened the score with a one-touch shot – 1-0. After the break, Minaj U19 showed a great desire to come back, but Shakhtar acted confidently and ended the match with a minimal victory.