U19. Obolon vs Shakhtar: match preview
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Shakhtar youth team will play against their Obolon counterparts away in the U19 National League round 13
November 21, Bucha, Obolon TC, 11:30
Match build-up
Shakhtar youth team sit top of the league table after 12 rounds, with 30 points (10 wins and 2 losses). By goal difference, the team boast the most prolific attack (40 goals) and ranks among the league’s best defences (12 conceded). In recent matches, the Miners beat Kudrivka U19 (4-1) and Poltava U19 (3-0), but lost to Dynamo U19 (2-3).
During the league break, the Pitmen played a friendly against their Zorya Luhansk counterparts (2-2), while Yaroslav Mylokost, Vladyslav Tiutiunov, Mykhailo Reshetnikov and Nikita Kaliuzhnyi helped Ukraine U19 advance to the next stage of Euro 2026 qualifying.
Opponents
Yevhenii Lozinskyi’s side come into the match against Shakhtar U19 in good form, enjoying a five-game unbeaten run. Moreover, the Brewers have conceded goals only in their match against Veres U19 (3-2) since the start of October. Currently, Obolon U19 sit mid-table with 20 points (6 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses). In recent games, the White-and-Greens tied with Epicentr U19 (0-0) and Polissia U19 (0-0), and also defeated Kudrivka U19 (1-0).
It is worth noting that midfielder Oleksandr Feshchenko was called up to Ukraine U19 during the international break.
Match background
Shakhtar and Obolon faced each other four times in the U19 National League: the Orange-and-Blacks have won twice, one match ended in a draw and the remaining game was a victory for the Brewers.
Previous meeting
On March 30, the sides met in Bucha. From the first minutes, the Miners controlled the game and pressed the Brewers. After several dangerous chances, the Pitmen opened the scoring through Smetana. Later, the teams exchanged goals: Drozd scored from a set piece and Kniaziev quickly reduced the deficit. In the second half, Shakhtar continued to press and create opportunities, but Martynov kept Obolon in the game with several key saves. The Brewers responded with counterattacks, but the Pitmen’s defence held firm. In the end, the referee recorded a 2-1 victory for Shakhtar.
Match build-up
Shakhtar youth team sit top of the league table after 12 rounds, with 30 points (10 wins and 2 losses). By goal difference, the team boast the most prolific attack (40 goals) and ranks among the league’s best defences (12 conceded). In recent matches, the Miners beat Kudrivka U19 (4-1) and Poltava U19 (3-0), but lost to Dynamo U19 (2-3).
During the league break, the Pitmen played a friendly against their Zorya Luhansk counterparts (2-2), while Yaroslav Mylokost, Vladyslav Tiutiunov, Mykhailo Reshetnikov and Nikita Kaliuzhnyi helped Ukraine U19 advance to the next stage of Euro 2026 qualifying.
Opponents
Yevhenii Lozinskyi’s side come into the match against Shakhtar U19 in good form, enjoying a five-game unbeaten run. Moreover, the Brewers have conceded goals only in their match against Veres U19 (3-2) since the start of October. Currently, Obolon U19 sit mid-table with 20 points (6 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses). In recent games, the White-and-Greens tied with Epicentr U19 (0-0) and Polissia U19 (0-0), and also defeated Kudrivka U19 (1-0).
It is worth noting that midfielder Oleksandr Feshchenko was called up to Ukraine U19 during the international break.
Match background
Shakhtar and Obolon faced each other four times in the U19 National League: the Orange-and-Blacks have won twice, one match ended in a draw and the remaining game was a victory for the Brewers.
Previous meeting
On March 30, the sides met in Bucha. From the first minutes, the Miners controlled the game and pressed the Brewers. After several dangerous chances, the Pitmen opened the scoring through Smetana. Later, the teams exchanged goals: Drozd scored from a set piece and Kniaziev quickly reduced the deficit. In the second half, Shakhtar continued to press and create opportunities, but Martynov kept Obolon in the game with several key saves. The Brewers responded with counterattacks, but the Pitmen’s defence held firm. In the end, the referee recorded a 2-1 victory for Shakhtar.