Shakhtar U19: final friendlies at the training camp in Türkiye
Friday, February 13, 2026
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Shakhtar U19 completed their programme of friendlies at the training camp in Türkiye
Shakhtar youth side wrapped up their friendly schedule in Türkiye with matches against Luzern U19 and Samtredia, moving closer to the end of their preparatory cycle. Over the course of three weeks, the Miners were based in Antalya, where they worked on physical and tactical aspects as part of their structured preparation for the resumption of the championship.
During the friendlies, head coach Oleksii Bielik rotated the squad extensively to ensure that as many players as possible received adequate playing minutes.
Shakhtar Donetsk U19 0-1 (0-1) Luzern U19 (Switzerland)
In this match, the Miners suffered a narrow defeat, with the only goal scored late in the first half. In the second half, Shakhtar U19 head coach Oleksii Bielik made substitutions in an attempt to freshen up the line-up, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
Shakhtar U19: Kicha (Stepanov, 46′), Zheliba (Nyzhnyk, 70′), Harabazhii (Kostiuk, 70′), Verhun (Mylokost, 70′), Sereda, Sheleketa (Strilchuk, 70′), Derykon, Davydenko, Balakai, Zubrii, Tverdokhlib
Shakhtar Donetsk U19 3-2 (1-0) Samtredia (Georgia)
The match against Samtredia proved to be a high-scoring affair. Tiutiunov netted the only goal of the first half, with the Miners doubling their lead through Derykon early in the second half. However, the opponents responded with two goals to restore parity. Still, late in the match the Pitmen regained the lead: Tiutiunov converted a penalty to seal the winning score.
Shakhtar U19: Chympoiesh, Zheliba, Harabazhii, Kostiuk, Strilchuk, Kaliuzhnyi, Derykon, Davydenko, Balakai (Sereda, 75′), Tiutiunov (c), Tverdokhlib
Shakhtar U19 will soon return to Ukraine, where they will continue preparations for their first match of the year against Veres Rivne U19 on February 26. It is also worth noting that the National League U19 fixture against Karpaty U19, originally scheduled for February 21, has been postponed to April 8.
During the friendlies, head coach Oleksii Bielik rotated the squad extensively to ensure that as many players as possible received adequate playing minutes.
Shakhtar Donetsk U19 0-1 (0-1) Luzern U19 (Switzerland)
In this match, the Miners suffered a narrow defeat, with the only goal scored late in the first half. In the second half, Shakhtar U19 head coach Oleksii Bielik made substitutions in an attempt to freshen up the line-up, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
Shakhtar U19: Kicha (Stepanov, 46′), Zheliba (Nyzhnyk, 70′), Harabazhii (Kostiuk, 70′), Verhun (Mylokost, 70′), Sereda, Sheleketa (Strilchuk, 70′), Derykon, Davydenko, Balakai, Zubrii, Tverdokhlib
Shakhtar Donetsk U19 3-2 (1-0) Samtredia (Georgia)
The match against Samtredia proved to be a high-scoring affair. Tiutiunov netted the only goal of the first half, with the Miners doubling their lead through Derykon early in the second half. However, the opponents responded with two goals to restore parity. Still, late in the match the Pitmen regained the lead: Tiutiunov converted a penalty to seal the winning score.
Shakhtar U19: Chympoiesh, Zheliba, Harabazhii, Kostiuk, Strilchuk, Kaliuzhnyi, Derykon, Davydenko, Balakai (Sereda, 75′), Tiutiunov (c), Tverdokhlib
Shakhtar U19 will soon return to Ukraine, where they will continue preparations for their first match of the year against Veres Rivne U19 on February 26. It is also worth noting that the National League U19 fixture against Karpaty U19, originally scheduled for February 21, has been postponed to April 8.
