Polissia vs Shakhtar: match preview
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Shakhtar women’s team to play Polissia Zhytomyr away in the Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals
November 19, Zhytomyr, Polissia TC, 12:00
Match build-up
The Shakhtar women's team began their Ukrainian Cup campaign from the 4th preliminary round, where they confidently defeated Mariupol (7-0). In the championship, the Miners have 23 points and occupy 4th spot in the table after 13 rounds (7 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). In recent rounds, the team drew with Polissia (1-1), overcame Pantery (1-0) and lost to Kolos (1-3).
Ahead of the cup match, Shakhtar players prepared as usual at the Academy base in Shchaslyve.
Opponents
Polissia Zhytomyr began their Ukrainian Cup campaign from the 4th preliminary round, where they convincingly defeated EMS-Podillia (8-1). In the Vyshcha League, the team entered the top five with 20 points, even though they played 2 more matches than their nearest rivals (6 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). The Wolves defeated Pantery (2-1), lost to Vorskla (2-8) and drew with Shakhtar (1-1) in recent rounds.
Match background
The sides have never met before in the Ukrainian Cup; they played 3 games in the Vyshcha League: 2 Shakhtar wins and a draw.
Previous meeting
On November 14, Shakhtar hosted Polissia in Shchaslyve. The Orange-and-Blacks started the match actively and created several goalscoring opportunities, but Polissia goalkeeper repeatedly kept her team in the game. The visitors played on the counter, and in the 34th minute, following an interception, Mushchenska opened the scoring. In the second half, the Miners completely took control of the game. In the 70th minute, Chaika, receiving a precise pass from Holovach, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper and equalised. Towards the end of the match, the hosts continued to press, but Polissia defended compactly and held on for a 1-1 draw.
Match build-up
The Shakhtar women's team began their Ukrainian Cup campaign from the 4th preliminary round, where they confidently defeated Mariupol (7-0). In the championship, the Miners have 23 points and occupy 4th spot in the table after 13 rounds (7 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). In recent rounds, the team drew with Polissia (1-1), overcame Pantery (1-0) and lost to Kolos (1-3).
Ahead of the cup match, Shakhtar players prepared as usual at the Academy base in Shchaslyve.
Opponents
Polissia Zhytomyr began their Ukrainian Cup campaign from the 4th preliminary round, where they convincingly defeated EMS-Podillia (8-1). In the Vyshcha League, the team entered the top five with 20 points, even though they played 2 more matches than their nearest rivals (6 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). The Wolves defeated Pantery (2-1), lost to Vorskla (2-8) and drew with Shakhtar (1-1) in recent rounds.
Match background
The sides have never met before in the Ukrainian Cup; they played 3 games in the Vyshcha League: 2 Shakhtar wins and a draw.
Previous meeting
On November 14, Shakhtar hosted Polissia in Shchaslyve. The Orange-and-Blacks started the match actively and created several goalscoring opportunities, but Polissia goalkeeper repeatedly kept her team in the game. The visitors played on the counter, and in the 34th minute, following an interception, Mushchenska opened the scoring. In the second half, the Miners completely took control of the game. In the 70th minute, Chaika, receiving a precise pass from Holovach, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper and equalised. Towards the end of the match, the hosts continued to press, but Polissia defended compactly and held on for a 1-1 draw.