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DUFL: Shakhtar teams are in the 1/16 play-offs

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Shakhtar Academy teams have finished the group stage of the Ukrainian Youth Football League and will compete for the right to play in the final tournament in the play-off matches

On May 11, the final round of the Ukrainian Youth Football League group stage took place. The best 4 teams from 4 groups in the age categories from U14 to U17 will play in the play-offs according to the regulations.

All Shakhtar Academy teams successfully passed the group stage and will now compete for the right to qualify for the final part of the competition at the play-off phase. The Orange-and-Blacks must pass 3 stages: the winner of the 1/16 play-offs will be determined by the results of one game, while the winners of the 1/8 and 1/4 games will be decided in two-match showdowns.

Shakhtar U14

The team under the leadership of Dmytro Yefimov finished the DUFLU group stage in the 1st spot of the tournament table with 40 points, having an advantage over the nearest opponents of 5 points. It is interesting that the Pitmen did not lose a single time in 14 matches and demonstrated a high performance (63 goals) and a reliable defence (only 2 conceded goals), so the top three scorers include two Shakhtar U14 footballers – Illia Zaruba (15 goals in 11 matches) and Kyrylo Rotar (11 goals in 14 matches).

Information

Head coach: Dmytro Yefimov
Top scorer: Illia Zaruba
Group stage: 1st spot
Goal difference in the group stage: 63-2
Opponents in the 1/16 play-offs: Zmina-Obolon Kyiv U14

Shakhtar U15

The Orange-and-Blacks headed by Oleksandr Ovchynnikov advanced to the next stage from the 2nd spot in the standings, having 36 points. They are only 1 point behind the 1st spot. It is interesting that the Miners remained undefeated at the end of the group stage and showed the best defence, conceding the least among all opponents.

Information

Head coach: Oleksandr Ovchynnikov
Top scorer: Illia Sudakov
Group stage: 2nd spot
Goal difference in the group stage: 51-6
Opponents in the 1/16 play-offs: Lokomotyv Kyiv U15

Shakhtar U16

The Miners headed by Volodymyr Samborskyi successfully finished the group stage in the 1st spot of the tournament table, having 40 points. The Orange-and-Blacks remained undefeated and only tied with Kolos Kovalivka (2-2) at the end of the stage. It should be noted that in the spring part of the season, Yaroslav Mylokost, Nikita Kaliuzhnyi, Oleksandr Balakai and Artem Zubrii were called up by Ukraine U16 for the UEFA Development Tournament.

Information

Head coach: Volodymyr Samborskyi
Top scorer: Arsenii Foina
Group stage: 1st spot
Goal difference in the group stage: 58-6
Opponents in the 1/16 play-offs: Yunist Chernihiv U16

Shakhtar U17

Serhii Datsenko's side finished the group stage of the competition in the 1st spot, having 39 points and a 6-point advantage over the nearest opponents. The Miners have shown great defensive play and have a 10-game unbeaten streak. It should be noted that Mykyta Sheleketa helped Ukraine U17 to qualify for the Euro 2024 for the first time in 7 years.

Information

Head coach: Serhii Datsenko
Top scorer: Mykhailo Slipchuk
Group stage: 1st spot
Goal difference in the group stage: 74-7
Opponents in the 1/16 play-offs: Yunist Chernihiv U17

Format of the final tournament

The final stage of the DUFLU Top League will be held at the FC Rukh training facility. According to the regulations, the best 4 teams from each age group who have passed 3 stages of play-off matches will play at this phase. Then, the teams will compete in a round-robin system within a single stage, based on the results of which the prize places will be determined.