EnglishShakhtar women's team to play Kolos away on the Vyshcha League second stage MD1
March 18, Kovalivka, Kolos, 12:00
Match build-up
The Miners prepared for the resumption of the championship at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve, held a number of test matches and won a friendly tournament dedicated to the memory of Viktoriia Chornovil (5 wins, 1 draw, goal difference: 32-3). In addition, Roman Zaiev's team took part in the Winter Cup, where they lost to Polissia Zhytomyr (0-1) and finished their campaign in the quarter-finals.
According to the results of the first part of the season, the Miners have 14 points and sit in 5th spot in the standings (4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). The top scorer is Mariia Vykaliuk (4 goals in 10 matches).
Match build-up
The Miners prepared for the resumption of the championship at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve, held a number of test matches and won a friendly tournament dedicated to the memory of Viktoriia Chornovil (5 wins, 1 draw, goal difference: 32-3). In addition, Roman Zaiev's team took part in the Winter Cup, where they lost to Polissia Zhytomyr (0-1) and finished their campaign in the quarter-finals.
According to the results of the first part of the season, the Miners have 14 points and sit in 5th spot in the standings (4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). The top scorer is Mariia Vykaliuk (4 goals in 10 matches).
Everyone understands the importance of the second half of the season, so we are fully committed as the competition is intense and every match will be tough
Viktoriia Myronenko, midfielder:
– The team prepared well during the winter training camp and are approaching the resumption of the championship in good physical and psychological form. Everyone understands the importance of the second half of the season, so we are fully committed as the competition is intense and every match will be tough. Our goal is to improve results, take maximum points and demonstrate high-quality football. Kolos are organized and know how to act effectively both in counterattacks and in positional play. They have strong performers who are able to create danger even from the smallest chance, so we should be as focused as possible.
Opponents
During the pre-season spell, Kolos held two stages of the training camp at the club base in Sofiivska Borshchahivka and in Turkey, won silver medals in the Winter Cup, losing in the final to the reigning champions of the Vyshcha League Vorskla in a penalty shootout (3-4).
After the first stage of the Vyshcha League, the team have 27 points and sit in 2nd spot in the table (9 wins, 1 loss, goal difference: 39-3), one point behind the league leaders. In early March, Liudmyla Pokotylo's side confidently defeated Kryvbas in the Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals (4-0).
Match background
Shakhtar and Kolos played 6 matches in the Vyshcha League: 4 wins of the Kovalivka-based outfit, 1 draw and 1 victory of the Miners.
Previous meeting
On August 28, 2024, Kolos entertained Shakhtar. The hosts started the match actively and opened the score in the 7th minute through Andrukhiv's accurate shot. Then the game moved to the midfield, the teams exchanged dangerous chances. In the 54th minute, the Orange-and-Blacks orchestrated a quick attack but couldn't convert it, with Tian doubling the advantage shortly after. The Miners made substitutions, however the hosts continued to attack. At the end of the match, Kohut scored another goal, making it 3-0 in favour of Kolos.
– The team prepared well during the winter training camp and are approaching the resumption of the championship in good physical and psychological form. Everyone understands the importance of the second half of the season, so we are fully committed as the competition is intense and every match will be tough. Our goal is to improve results, take maximum points and demonstrate high-quality football. Kolos are organized and know how to act effectively both in counterattacks and in positional play. They have strong performers who are able to create danger even from the smallest chance, so we should be as focused as possible.
Opponents
During the pre-season spell, Kolos held two stages of the training camp at the club base in Sofiivska Borshchahivka and in Turkey, won silver medals in the Winter Cup, losing in the final to the reigning champions of the Vyshcha League Vorskla in a penalty shootout (3-4).
After the first stage of the Vyshcha League, the team have 27 points and sit in 2nd spot in the table (9 wins, 1 loss, goal difference: 39-3), one point behind the league leaders. In early March, Liudmyla Pokotylo's side confidently defeated Kryvbas in the Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals (4-0).
Match background
Shakhtar and Kolos played 6 matches in the Vyshcha League: 4 wins of the Kovalivka-based outfit, 1 draw and 1 victory of the Miners.
Previous meeting
On August 28, 2024, Kolos entertained Shakhtar. The hosts started the match actively and opened the score in the 7th minute through Andrukhiv's accurate shot. Then the game moved to the midfield, the teams exchanged dangerous chances. In the 54th minute, the Orange-and-Blacks orchestrated a quick attack but couldn't convert it, with Tian doubling the advantage shortly after. The Miners made substitutions, however the hosts continued to attack. At the end of the match, Kohut scored another goal, making it 3-0 in favour of Kolos.