U19. Dnipro-1 vs Shakhtar: match preview
Friday, May 17, 2024
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Shakhtar U19 to face Dnipro U19 away in the Youth League MD 29 centrepiece game
May 18, Dnipro, SC Dnipro-1 TC, 13:00
Match build-up
Oleksii Bielik's side are in the 2nd spot of the tournament table with 65 points two rounds before the end of the season (goal difference: 59-29). The Orange-and-Blacks are 2 points behind the leaders, but have a theoretical chance to catch on the Youth League title. The Miners need not only to win in the next matches for this, but also to hope for the loss of points of their competitors.
Opponents
The youngsters from Dnipro-1 U19 gained 50 points after 28 played matches (goal difference: 51-32) and close the top three of the league. In the previous matches, Ashur Imad Khaled’s outfit claimed a narrow victory over Kryvbas U19 (1-0), tied with Oleksandriia U19 (0-0) and lost to Dynamo U19 (1-6). It should be noted that the Dnipro team won only once in 5 previous matches at the home. Midfielder Danylo Khan and forward Maksym Sholupets will miss the game against Shakhtar U19 due to suspension.
Match background
Shakhtar U19 and Dnipro-1 U19 met 8 times in the Youth League. The Miners won in all clashes, total goal difference: 24-4.
Previous meeting
On November 12, 2023, the opponents played at the Kniazha Arena in Shchaslyve. Shakhtar U19 started the game on top and took the lead through a penalty kick. The Miners continued to attack and quickly doubled the advantage: Yushchenko cut Dnipro-1 U19’s defence and brought Savin to the penalty area, who assisted Smetana. In the opening of the second half, the Pitmen scored again: the ball bounced off the goalkeeper after Yushchenko's attempt, with Smetana finishing it off successfully. Dnipro responded with a scored goal, when Zhdanov shot past Barchenko after a corner kick. Tsukanov put a period in the match by breaking through the defenders and shooting under the crossbar. 4-1 – Shakhtar U19 defeated Dnipro-1 U19 at home.
Match build-up
Oleksii Bielik's side are in the 2nd spot of the tournament table with 65 points two rounds before the end of the season (goal difference: 59-29). The Orange-and-Blacks are 2 points behind the leaders, but have a theoretical chance to catch on the Youth League title. The Miners need not only to win in the next matches for this, but also to hope for the loss of points of their competitors.
Opponents
The youngsters from Dnipro-1 U19 gained 50 points after 28 played matches (goal difference: 51-32) and close the top three of the league. In the previous matches, Ashur Imad Khaled’s outfit claimed a narrow victory over Kryvbas U19 (1-0), tied with Oleksandriia U19 (0-0) and lost to Dynamo U19 (1-6). It should be noted that the Dnipro team won only once in 5 previous matches at the home. Midfielder Danylo Khan and forward Maksym Sholupets will miss the game against Shakhtar U19 due to suspension.
Match background
Shakhtar U19 and Dnipro-1 U19 met 8 times in the Youth League. The Miners won in all clashes, total goal difference: 24-4.
Previous meeting
On November 12, 2023, the opponents played at the Kniazha Arena in Shchaslyve. Shakhtar U19 started the game on top and took the lead through a penalty kick. The Miners continued to attack and quickly doubled the advantage: Yushchenko cut Dnipro-1 U19’s defence and brought Savin to the penalty area, who assisted Smetana. In the opening of the second half, the Pitmen scored again: the ball bounced off the goalkeeper after Yushchenko's attempt, with Smetana finishing it off successfully. Dnipro responded with a scored goal, when Zhdanov shot past Barchenko after a corner kick. Tsukanov put a period in the match by breaking through the defenders and shooting under the crossbar. 4-1 – Shakhtar U19 defeated Dnipro-1 U19 at home.