Come On, Let's Play! Results of the tournament for DTEK’s 20th anniversary
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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A football tournament marking DTEK’s 20th anniversary was held in Shchaslyve among the teams of the Come On, Play! project
On August 26–27, the football tournament among the teams participating in the Come On, Play! project took place at the Shakhtar Academy base in Shchaslyve. It was organised by Shakhtar Social with the support of the general partner – DTEK.
The competitions dedicated to DTEK’s 20th anniversary brought together 10 teams from different regions of Ukraine, including representatives of Lviv, Sheptytskyi, Dobrotvir, Burshtyn, Ladyzhyn, Kobleve, Berezanka, Mykolaivka, Bilohorodka and Zaporizhzhia.
The tournament united children from across the country in one place, giving them the opportunity to meet and share experiences. In addition, such competitions not only bring children together but also provide the participants with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their talents to representatives of the Shakhtar Academy, who once again followed the tournament closely.
Tournament format
The friendly tournament consisted of a group stage and play-off matches. The games were played on a reduced section of the pitch, with each match lasting 20 minutes. Following the group stage, the teams competed for places in the knockout matches.
Group stage results
Group A
1. Lviv – 10 points
2. Bilohorodka – 8 points
3. Burshtyn – 5 points
4. Zaporizhzhia – 2 points
5. Kobleve – 1 point
Group B
1. Sheptytskyi – 10 points
2. Dobrotvir – 7 points
3. Berezanka – 5 points
4. Ladyzhyn – 4 points
5. Mykolaivka – 1 point
The competitions dedicated to DTEK’s 20th anniversary brought together 10 teams from different regions of Ukraine, including representatives of Lviv, Sheptytskyi, Dobrotvir, Burshtyn, Ladyzhyn, Kobleve, Berezanka, Mykolaivka, Bilohorodka and Zaporizhzhia.
The tournament united children from across the country in one place, giving them the opportunity to meet and share experiences. In addition, such competitions not only bring children together but also provide the participants with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their talents to representatives of the Shakhtar Academy, who once again followed the tournament closely.
Tournament format
The friendly tournament consisted of a group stage and play-off matches. The games were played on a reduced section of the pitch, with each match lasting 20 minutes. Following the group stage, the teams competed for places in the knockout matches.
Group stage results
Group A
1. Lviv – 10 points
2. Bilohorodka – 8 points
3. Burshtyn – 5 points
4. Zaporizhzhia – 2 points
5. Kobleve – 1 point
Group B
1. Sheptytskyi – 10 points
2. Dobrotvir – 7 points
3. Berezanka – 5 points
4. Ladyzhyn – 4 points
5. Mykolaivka – 1 point
I’m truly glad that the partnership between DTEK, Shakhtar Social and local communities helps children score their first “goals for the future.” After all, these training sessions are not only about dribbling and accurate strikes, they are lessons in friendship, teamwork and perseverance until the final whistle
Vitalii Shaida, DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids General Director:
– I’m truly glad that the partnership between DTEK, Shakhtar Social and local communities helps children score their first “goals for the future.” After all, these training sessions are not only about dribbling and accurate strikes, they are lessons in friendship, teamwork and perseverance until the final whistle. Sport is a school of life. Every match is a small Champions League final, every goal is a step towards a big dream. I’m confident that among these boys and girls are those who one day will lead our national team to the finals of international cups and inspire the whole world to sing the Anthem of Ukraine!
– I’m truly glad that the partnership between DTEK, Shakhtar Social and local communities helps children score their first “goals for the future.” After all, these training sessions are not only about dribbling and accurate strikes, they are lessons in friendship, teamwork and perseverance until the final whistle. Sport is a school of life. Every match is a small Champions League final, every goal is a step towards a big dream. I’m confident that among these boys and girls are those who one day will lead our national team to the finals of international cups and inspire the whole world to sing the Anthem of Ukraine!
DTEK always supports social projects, schools and kindergartens so that children have the opportunity to dream and move towards making those dreams come true. Children are our future, and we are constantly helping young people. We express our special gratitude to Shakhtar Social for supporting this project
Oleh Solovei, DTEK Tyligulska WPP General Director:
– The Come On, Play! project is an exceptional initiative, especially in such challenging times for Ukraine. DTEK always supports social projects, schools and kindergartens so that children have the opportunity to dream and move towards making those dreams come true. Children are our future, and we are constantly helping young people. We express our special gratitude to Shakhtar Social for supporting this project, which contributes to the development of children and football.
Play-off stage
Match for 9th–10th spot
Kobleve 1-1 Mykolaivka (Kobleve won on penalties)
Quarter-finals
Lviv 4-0 Ladyzhyn
Sheptytskyi 5-0 Zaporizhzia
Bilohorodka 1-1 Berezanka (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Dobrotvir 6-1 Burshtyn
Semi-finals
Lviv 0-1 Bilohorodka (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Sheptytskyi 0-0 Dobrotvir (Sheptytskyi won on penalties)
Match for third spot
Lviv 2-0 Dobrotvir
Final
Bilohorodka 0-1 Sheptytskyi (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Khrystyna Hromova, Come On, Let's Play! participant (Berezanka):
– I really enjoyed the tournament and was happy to play. During the awards ceremony, I felt immense joy at being recognised as the best player of the tournament. In the future, I plan to continue playing football, strive to become the best player in the country, and join the national team.
Volodymyr Polishchuk, Come On, Let's Play! head coach (Bilohorodka):
– We sincerely thank DTEK and Shakhtar Social for organising the tournament and giving children a truly special day. The most important thing is that the children were able to come together as a single team and experience incredible, unforgettable emotions. In such challenging times for the country, it is extremely important to create opportunities like this for children, as they are our future. I sincerely hope that such competitions will continue to be held.
During the tournament, participants had a unique opportunity to take photos with the Ukrainian Cup, which was a pleasant surprise.
The Come On, Let’s Play! project is implemented by Shakhtar Social with the support of the general partner – DTEK, including the businesses DTEK Energo, DTEK Grids, DTEK Renewables, as well as the YASNO brand.
Come On, Play! is represented in 27 settlements across Ukraine where 27 football pitches operate. In total, more than 1,300 boys and girls aged 7 to 12 train within the project.
– The Come On, Play! project is an exceptional initiative, especially in such challenging times for Ukraine. DTEK always supports social projects, schools and kindergartens so that children have the opportunity to dream and move towards making those dreams come true. Children are our future, and we are constantly helping young people. We express our special gratitude to Shakhtar Social for supporting this project, which contributes to the development of children and football.
Play-off stage
Match for 9th–10th spot
Kobleve 1-1 Mykolaivka (Kobleve won on penalties)
Quarter-finals
Lviv 4-0 Ladyzhyn
Sheptytskyi 5-0 Zaporizhzia
Bilohorodka 1-1 Berezanka (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Dobrotvir 6-1 Burshtyn
Semi-finals
Lviv 0-1 Bilohorodka (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Sheptytskyi 0-0 Dobrotvir (Sheptytskyi won on penalties)
Match for third spot
Lviv 2-0 Dobrotvir
Final
Bilohorodka 0-1 Sheptytskyi (Bilohorodka won on penalties)
Khrystyna Hromova, Come On, Let's Play! participant (Berezanka):
– I really enjoyed the tournament and was happy to play. During the awards ceremony, I felt immense joy at being recognised as the best player of the tournament. In the future, I plan to continue playing football, strive to become the best player in the country, and join the national team.
Volodymyr Polishchuk, Come On, Let's Play! head coach (Bilohorodka):
– We sincerely thank DTEK and Shakhtar Social for organising the tournament and giving children a truly special day. The most important thing is that the children were able to come together as a single team and experience incredible, unforgettable emotions. In such challenging times for the country, it is extremely important to create opportunities like this for children, as they are our future. I sincerely hope that such competitions will continue to be held.
During the tournament, participants had a unique opportunity to take photos with the Ukrainian Cup, which was a pleasant surprise.
The Come On, Let’s Play! project is implemented by Shakhtar Social with the support of the general partner – DTEK, including the businesses DTEK Energo, DTEK Grids, DTEK Renewables, as well as the YASNO brand.
Come On, Play! is represented in 27 settlements across Ukraine where 27 football pitches operate. In total, more than 1,300 boys and girls aged 7 to 12 train within the project.
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