Shakhtar Academy teams are in the play-off matches of the DUFLU Elite League
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Shakhtar Academy teams have completed their performances in the group stage of the DUFLU Elite League and will continue their fight for advancing to the final part of the competition in play-off matches
The final round of the Ukrainian Youth Football Elite League group stage took place on May 17. The best 4 teams from 4 groups in the age categories from U14 to U17 will continue to compete in the play-offs according to the regulations.
All Shakhtar Academy teams successfully finished the group stage and will play in the play-offs to qualify for the final part of the competition. To do this, the Miners need to win the 1/8 and 1/4 play-offs, the winner of which will be decided in two-match showdowns.
Shakhtar U14
Oleksandr Voitovych’s team finished the DUFLU group stage in the 1st spot in the standings, having gained 51 points (17 wins and only 1 loss) and having a 10-point lead over their nearest pursuer. The Miners demonstrated high performance (72 goals scored) and reliable defence (only 3 conceded). Marko Ratskyi was the top goalscorer (15 goals scored in 17 matches).
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Head coach: Oleksandr Voitovych
Top goalscorer: Marko Ratskyi
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuSSh FA Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
Shakhtar U15
Oleksandr Ovchynnikov’s team gained 48 points in 18 matches of the DUFLU group stage, which allowed them to take 1st place. According to the results of this round, the Pitmen remained undefeated (15 wins and 3 draws) and were the most prolific, scoring 72 goals against their opponents. The top goalscorer, Daniil Dalekyi, has 10 goals in 12 matches.
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Head coach: Oleksandr Ovchynnikov
Top goalscorer: Daniil Dalekyi
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuFK Chornomorets Odesa
Shakhtar U16
The Orange-and-Blacks, coached by Serhii Datsenko, successfully passed the group stage with 49 points and qualified for the play-offs as leaders. In 18 matches, the Miners won 16 times, lost 1 game and shared the points once. It should be noted that Shakhtar U16’s defensive line was the best – they conceded only 6 goals. Arsenii Safonov was the top goalscorer (8 goals in 11 matches).
Information
Head coach: Serhii Datsenko
Top goalscorer: Arsenii Safonov
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuFK Chornomorets Odesa
Shakhtar U17
The Pitmen, coached by Volodymyr Samborskyi, gained 52 points and passed the DUFLU group stage confidently and without defeats (17 wins and 1 draw), they have a 12-point lead over the closest pursuer. The Miners have the best goal difference. The team’s top goalscorer, Arsenii Foina, who scored 7 goals in 16 meetings, made his debut for Shakhtar U19 in the spring.
Information
Head coach: Volodomyr Samborskyi
Top goalscorer: Arsenii Foina
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuSSh FA Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
Format of the final round of the competition
The final stage of the DUFLU Elite League will be held in Mukachevo. According to the regulations, the best 4 teams from each age group passing 2 stages of play-off matches will play at this phase. The teams will form semi-final pairs, the winners of which will play against each other for 1st and 2nd places, and the others will compete for bronze medals.
All Shakhtar Academy teams successfully finished the group stage and will play in the play-offs to qualify for the final part of the competition. To do this, the Miners need to win the 1/8 and 1/4 play-offs, the winner of which will be decided in two-match showdowns.
Shakhtar U14
Oleksandr Voitovych’s team finished the DUFLU group stage in the 1st spot in the standings, having gained 51 points (17 wins and only 1 loss) and having a 10-point lead over their nearest pursuer. The Miners demonstrated high performance (72 goals scored) and reliable defence (only 3 conceded). Marko Ratskyi was the top goalscorer (15 goals scored in 17 matches).
Information
Head coach: Oleksandr Voitovych
Top goalscorer: Marko Ratskyi
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuSSh FA Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
Shakhtar U15
Oleksandr Ovchynnikov’s team gained 48 points in 18 matches of the DUFLU group stage, which allowed them to take 1st place. According to the results of this round, the Pitmen remained undefeated (15 wins and 3 draws) and were the most prolific, scoring 72 goals against their opponents. The top goalscorer, Daniil Dalekyi, has 10 goals in 12 matches.
Information
Head coach: Oleksandr Ovchynnikov
Top goalscorer: Daniil Dalekyi
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuFK Chornomorets Odesa
Shakhtar U16
The Orange-and-Blacks, coached by Serhii Datsenko, successfully passed the group stage with 49 points and qualified for the play-offs as leaders. In 18 matches, the Miners won 16 times, lost 1 game and shared the points once. It should be noted that Shakhtar U16’s defensive line was the best – they conceded only 6 goals. Arsenii Safonov was the top goalscorer (8 goals in 11 matches).
Information
Head coach: Serhii Datsenko
Top goalscorer: Arsenii Safonov
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuFK Chornomorets Odesa
Shakhtar U17
The Pitmen, coached by Volodymyr Samborskyi, gained 52 points and passed the DUFLU group stage confidently and without defeats (17 wins and 1 draw), they have a 12-point lead over the closest pursuer. The Miners have the best goal difference. The team’s top goalscorer, Arsenii Foina, who scored 7 goals in 16 meetings, made his debut for Shakhtar U19 in the spring.
Information
Head coach: Volodomyr Samborskyi
Top goalscorer: Arsenii Foina
Group stage: 1st place
Opponent in 1/16 play-offs: DYuSSh FA Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
Format of the final round of the competition
The final stage of the DUFLU Elite League will be held in Mukachevo. According to the regulations, the best 4 teams from each age group passing 2 stages of play-off matches will play at this phase. The teams will form semi-final pairs, the winners of which will play against each other for 1st and 2nd places, and the others will compete for bronze medals.
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