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U19. Shakhtar vs Inhulets: watch the match online

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Shakhtar U19 will entertain their Inhulets U19 counterparts in the Youth League round 14 in Shchaslyve

November 21, Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena, 12:00
The live stream will be available on Shakhtar’s official YouTube channel

Match build-up

Shakhtar U19 were given 4 days of rest following their confident victory over Zorya U19 (6-1), after which they began preparations for the final stage of the current year. The Orange-and-Blacks managed to hold a friendly match against Polissia-2 (1-0) during the international break. Meanwhile, Viktor Tsukanov and Oleksandr Lomaha took part in the Euro 2025 qualifying round matches with Ukraine U21, while Mykola Oharkov made his debut for the country's youth team in a friendly against Portugal U21.

Shakhtar U19 are confidently conducting the first stage of the Youth League, having earned 37 out of 39 possible points in 13 matches (12 wins, 1 draw, goal difference: 41-9). In the previous rounds, the Miners defeated Chornomorets U19 (6-3), Dynamo U19 (1-0) and Kolos U19 (3-1). The coaching staff of the Orange-and-Blacks will not be able to count on midfielders Vasyl Bundash and Viktor Tsukanov in the game against Inhulets U19 due to suspensions.

Opponents

Inhulets U19 had a difficult start to the new season and currently sit in the penultimate spot in the standings after 13 rounds with 5 points (1 win, 2 draws, 10 losses, goal difference: 6-39). In the previous rounds, the Petrove-based side lost to Livyi Bereh U19 (1-2) and Dynamo U19 (0-7), tying with Oleksandriia U19 (1-1). It is known that midfielder Vadym Sadovnik will miss the game against Shakhtar U19 due to disqualification.

Match background

Shakhtar U19 and Inhulets U19 played 6 matches in the Ukrainian Youth League: 5 victories of the Miners, with Inhulets U19 winning once.

Previous game

On May 12, 2023, the opponents met in Volodymyrivka. The Miners seized the initiative from the start and constantly threatened the opponents’ goal. The Orange-and-Blacks created several dangerous chances from set pieces and took the lead at the end of the first half: Tsukanov was the first to pursue rebounds after a corner kick and hit the goal with an accurate header. The visitors started the second half actively and immediately turned their efforts into the second goal: Toirov finished off a rapid attack with a well-aimed shot. Demchenko sealed the win successfully finishing off Toirov's shot 3-0 – Shakhtar U19 claimed a confident away win against Inhulets U19.