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Shakhtar vs Metalist 1925: watch the match online

Friday, November 8, 2024

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Shakhtar women’s team will host Metalist 1925 in the postponed Vyshcha League round 10 game

November 9, Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena, 11:00
Live stream will be available on official Shakhtar’s YouTube channel

Match build-up

Shakhtar women's team approach the final competitive game of the year against Metalist 1925 in the 5th spot of the tournament table, having 14 points (4 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses: goal difference: 15-12). It should be noted that the Miners had little time to prepare for the meeting because they played against Obolon in the middle of the week (1-1). In the previous rounds, the Orange-and-Blacks defeated EMS-Podillia (1-0), Pantery (6-0) and Polissia (4-1). The top scorer is Mariia Vykaliuk (4 goals in 10 matches).

Yevheniia Karban, goalkeeper:

– It is obvious that Metalist 1925 are strong opponents, and we are preparing for the meeting with all responsibility. It is known that the Kharkiv side impose a fight, and their squad mainly consists of Ukraine national team players. It is worth noting that Metalist 1925 are competing for the top positions in the league, so the game promises to be interesting.

Opponents

Metalist 1925 confidently started the new season and had a 6-game winning streak by the end of September. However, later the Kharkiv outfit began to show unstable results: they tied with Vorskla (0-0) and Seasters (2-2), and also lost to Kolos (1-2) in the last three matches. Currently, Metalist 1925 are 4th in the standings with 20 points after 9 matches (6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss: goal difference: 30-5). It should be noted that Metalist 1925 squad is mainly composed of experienced players and representatives of the Ukraine national team, with former Shakhtar player Yelyzaveta Molodiuk as the top scorer, having netted 9 goals in 9 matches.

Match background

The history of confrontations between Shakhtar and Metalist 1925 in the Vyshcha League includes 3 matches, which ended with the victory of the Kharkiv-based side.

Previous meeting

On May 13, the Miners hosted Metalist 1925 in Shchaslyve. The Kharkiv outfit started the game actively and had a chance to take the lead early on. But the Miners’ defence, along with reliable saves from Ustinova, warded off the threat. However, in the 39th minute, Metalist 1925 still took the lead: Aleksanian finished Basanska's wing cross with her head. In the second half, Metalist 1925 increased the pressure, but the Orange-and-Blacks seized the initiative under at the end of the meeting, with the Kharkiv side successfully closing the free zones and preserving the victory. 0-1 – Shakhtar narrowly lost to Metalist 1925 at home.