Obolon vs Shakhtar: match preview
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Shakhtar women's team will clash with Obolon Kyiv away on the Vyshcha League MD 11
November 6, Kyiv, Obolon-Arena, 13:00
Match build-up
Shakhtar women's team have 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses after 8 matches, earning 13 points (goal difference: 14-11) and currently sitting in the 5th spot of the Vyshcha League standings. At the same time, the Orange-and-Blacks still have a game in hand, as the match of the previous round against Metalist 1925 has been postponed for an indefinite period due to a long air raid alert in Kyiv Oblast. It is worth noting that the Miners have already secured a place in the competitive group in the second stage of the Vyshcha League.
Lidiia Zaborovets, midfielder:
– We expect an interesting and tense match as it will be a responsible game for three points. It is important to extend our winning streak to head into the holidays in good spirits. It is known that Obolon are a young team spending their debut season in the Vyshcha League and trying to adapt to the pace and requirements of the competition.
Opponents
Last year's silver medallists of the Ukrainian First League headed by Iryna Vasyliuk are spending their debut season in the Vyshcha League. After 9 matches, the team have 1 point and closes the standings (8 losses, 1 draw, goal difference: 5-32). In the previous rounds, Obolon lost to Kolos (0-5), Vorskla (0-5) and Ladomyr (1-3). It should be noted that the Kyiv-based outfit managed to pass the preliminary stage in the Ukrainian Cup, defeating Shakhtar in a penalty shootout (3-2), and will meet with Metalist 1925 in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Match background
Shakhtar and Obolon have never met in the Vyshcha League, but on September 11, they met in the Ukrainian Cup preliminary stage, where the Green-and-Whites proved stronger.
Previous meeting
On September 11, Shakhtar and Obolon met at the Obolon-Arena within the Ukrainian Cup preliminary stage. The Miners started the match more actively and, even after Lutsan was sent off, continued to play on top. The regular time ended in a scoreless draw, in overtime the rivals exchanged goals: first, Skiriak gave Obolon a lead through a precise shot, but Chendei equalized, which led to a penalty shootout where the Green-and-Whites proved more successful.
Match build-up
Shakhtar women's team have 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses after 8 matches, earning 13 points (goal difference: 14-11) and currently sitting in the 5th spot of the Vyshcha League standings. At the same time, the Orange-and-Blacks still have a game in hand, as the match of the previous round against Metalist 1925 has been postponed for an indefinite period due to a long air raid alert in Kyiv Oblast. It is worth noting that the Miners have already secured a place in the competitive group in the second stage of the Vyshcha League.
Lidiia Zaborovets, midfielder:
– We expect an interesting and tense match as it will be a responsible game for three points. It is important to extend our winning streak to head into the holidays in good spirits. It is known that Obolon are a young team spending their debut season in the Vyshcha League and trying to adapt to the pace and requirements of the competition.
Opponents
Last year's silver medallists of the Ukrainian First League headed by Iryna Vasyliuk are spending their debut season in the Vyshcha League. After 9 matches, the team have 1 point and closes the standings (8 losses, 1 draw, goal difference: 5-32). In the previous rounds, Obolon lost to Kolos (0-5), Vorskla (0-5) and Ladomyr (1-3). It should be noted that the Kyiv-based outfit managed to pass the preliminary stage in the Ukrainian Cup, defeating Shakhtar in a penalty shootout (3-2), and will meet with Metalist 1925 in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Match background
Shakhtar and Obolon have never met in the Vyshcha League, but on September 11, they met in the Ukrainian Cup preliminary stage, where the Green-and-Whites proved stronger.
Previous meeting
On September 11, Shakhtar and Obolon met at the Obolon-Arena within the Ukrainian Cup preliminary stage. The Miners started the match more actively and, even after Lutsan was sent off, continued to play on top. The regular time ended in a scoreless draw, in overtime the rivals exchanged goals: first, Skiriak gave Obolon a lead through a precise shot, but Chendei equalized, which led to a penalty shootout where the Green-and-Whites proved more successful.