U19. Epicentr vs Shakhtar: match preview
Friday, August 1, 2025
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Shakhtar U19 will face Epicentr in the opening match of the season in Lviv
August 2, Lviv, Sokil, 13:00
Match build-up
Shakhtar’s U19 have spent the past month preparing for the new season with twice-daily training sessions at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve. The training process was structured to ensure that as many players as possible received proper physical load and playing time. During the training camp, Oleksii Bielik’s side played a series of friendlies (4 wins and 4 losses), with the coaching staff employing a wide squad rotation. Each weekly cycle focused on working through specific aspects of the game.
Opponents
Epicentr U19 are newcomers to the Youth League this year. The squad is made up of graduates from FC Lviv’s youth academy, with Ihor Bilan appointed as head coach. The team prepared for their debut season in the Lviv Oblast, playing a number of friendlies (5 wins and 2 losses).
Match build-up
Shakhtar’s U19 have spent the past month preparing for the new season with twice-daily training sessions at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve. The training process was structured to ensure that as many players as possible received proper physical load and playing time. During the training camp, Oleksii Bielik’s side played a series of friendlies (4 wins and 4 losses), with the coaching staff employing a wide squad rotation. Each weekly cycle focused on working through specific aspects of the game.
Opponents
Epicentr U19 are newcomers to the Youth League this year. The squad is made up of graduates from FC Lviv’s youth academy, with Ihor Bilan appointed as head coach. The team prepared for their debut season in the Lviv Oblast, playing a number of friendlies (5 wins and 2 losses).