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U19. Shakhtar vs Kryvbas: watch the match online

Friday, March 1, 2024

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Shakhtar will host Kryvbas on the Ukrainian Youth League MD 19

March 2, Shchaslyve, FC Shakhtar Academy indoor facility, 11:00
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel

Match build-up

Shakhtar U19 started the spring stage of the Youth League with a victory over Oleksandriia U19 (Pushkarov and Kniaziev scored). It should be noted that three footballers made their debuts in the first competitive match of the year for the Miners: defender Luka Latsabidze and midfielder Yehor Kniaziev played from the first minutes, with Yehor Kostiuk subbing in the second half. Oleksii Bielik’s side are topping the table after 17 matches (14 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, goal difference: 36-12). Shakhtar U19 coaching staff cannot count on Anton Hlushchenko in the match against Kryvbas U19 due to disqualification.

Opponents

Kryvbas U19 were preparing for the second part of the championship at the club base in Kryvyi Rih. The team held 7 friendlies during the training camp (5 wins and 2 draws). Also, the team underwent significant personnel changes during the winter pre-season period: at first Oleksii Prylepov headed the Red-and-Whites instead of Stanislav Upilkov, and then 5 players left the team. Defenders Slozka and Korniienko, midfielders Mihutskyi and Hubenko, forwards Plotko and Murashko joined the team under the leadership of the new coach.

Kryvbas U19 started the spring part of the championship with a confident victory over their counterparts from LNZ Cherkasy U19 (4-0), they are sitting in the 10th spot in the tournament table ahead of the meeting with the Miners, having 23 points (goal difference: 32-31). The most prolific footballer of the team is midfielder Anton Tsyhankov (5 goals in 5 matches). It should be noted that defender Robert Hazazian and midfielder Dmytro Yevchev will not play due to suspension.

Match background

Shakhtar U19 won 3 times in 3 previous meetings of the Youth League (goal difference: 11-2).

Previous match

On August 19, 2023, the teams locked horns on the field of the Hirnyk TC in Kryvyi Rih. The beginning of the match saw even game: first, Yanovych shot wide, and then Pohorilyi saved the hosts after a solo run by Rosputko. Kryvbas U19 converted their chance when Kilievyi ran down the flank and crossed to Koniukhov. Shakhtar U19 responded in the 24th minute: Hlushchenko delivered from a free kick, Udod headed it to the far post, where Yanovych sent the ball into the unguarded net. After the scored goal, the Orange-and-Blacks completely took the initiative. In one of the attacks at the end of the half, Tsukanov earned a penalty. Hlushchenko converted it by shooting into the corner. Later, the hosts were left with ten men because Kaplunov was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct. Shakhtar U19 dominated and controlled the game after the break. The hosts orchestrated counterattacks only a few times and had several chances after the set pieces. Subsequently, the pair of Hlushchenko and Losenko organised scoring of the third goal: the former made an amazing corner kick, and Ivan ended up at the far post and scored. In the 85th minute, Savin capped the scoring, beating Pohorilyi.