U21. Epicentr vs Shakhtar: match preview
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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Shakhtar U21 will entertain Epicentr U21 in their first away UPL-2 match
August 10, Dunaivtsi, Kolos, 12:00
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks began the season with a crushing victory over Kudrivka U21 (8-0). After the match, the Miners were given a day off before beginning focused preparations for their meeting with Epicentr U21, training at the Academy base in Shchaslyve.
Match build-up
The Orange-and-Blacks began the season with a crushing victory over Kudrivka U21 (8-0). After the match, the Miners were given a day off before beginning focused preparations for their meeting with Epicentr U21, training at the Academy base in Shchaslyve.
Epicentr U21 are a strong and well-organised team, so we’ll give it everything and fight for three points
Artem Zubrii, midfielder:
– We expect a tough game. We’ve prepared well and are aiming for a win. Epicentr U21 are a strong and well-organised team, so we’ll give it everything and fight for three points. Of course, the win in the previous match gave us confidence, but now we need to focus on the next game.
Opponents
Epicentr U21, whose squad includes a number of players with experience in the UPL and First League, began the season with a home win over Obolon U21 through goals from Hryhorashchuk, Hratsiian and Ukrainets.
Match background
Shakhtar and Epicentr will meet for the first time at youth level.
– We expect a tough game. We’ve prepared well and are aiming for a win. Epicentr U21 are a strong and well-organised team, so we’ll give it everything and fight for three points. Of course, the win in the previous match gave us confidence, but now we need to focus on the next game.
Opponents
Epicentr U21, whose squad includes a number of players with experience in the UPL and First League, began the season with a home win over Obolon U21 through goals from Hryhorashchuk, Hratsiian and Ukrainets.
Match background
Shakhtar and Epicentr will meet for the first time at youth level.