Shakhtar vs Kolos: match report
Friday, November 13, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team hosted Kolos Kovalivka in the Prime League round 16 in Shchaslyve
Roman Zaiev, the head coach of the Orange-and-Blacks, fielded the following starting eleven for the match against Kolos: Karban was in goal, Kotovets, Henyk, Balatska and Sikorska formed the defensive line, Starukhina, Myronenko and Kuksa operated in midfield, Holovach and Marchenko were deployed on the wings, with Druzhchenko leading the attack.
Disciplined defensive play
The Kovalivka team started with high pressing and ball possession, creating their first dangerous chance early on: Kotiash volleyed the ball from outside the penalty area into the far corner, but it went wide. Lespukh had the next opportunity: after receiving a through ball from deep, she tried to get past Balatska at speed and hit the target – Karban made a diving save. The Miners responded with occasional counterattacks following interceptions and fast transitions from defence, but shots by Myronenko and Holovach posed no significant threat to Dudnik. Before the break, Kolos continued to press Shakhtar’s defence, which remained disciplined and managed to keep a clean sheet.
No response to the goal
Kolos once again began the second half with pressure and attempts to destabilise the Donetsk side’s defensive line and threaten Karban’s goal. However, the Orange-and-Blacks had the first dangerous opportunity. Myronenko intercepted the ball, spotted Dudnik going outside her six-yard box and attempted a long-range shot – off target. The response was immediate, but Krasnoborodko's effort sailed over the bar. Shortly thereafter, the hosts pushed the game into Kolos’s half, and Marchenko had a chance to open the scoring – the post got in the way of her shot. Roman Zaiev freshened up the game with a double substitution, fielding Zolotukhina and Zavidova, followed later by Liakhovych. Soon after, the visiting team converted their chances into a goal: Ostapiv entered the penalty area from the flank, beat Henyk and fired a firm shot past Karban. After conceding, Shakhtar players tried to push into the final third and avoid defeat, but they did not manage to level the score.
0-1 – Shakhtar women’s team suffered a narrow defeat to Kolos. Next week, on November 20, the Orange-and-Blacks will face Ladomyr away in their final match of the year.
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 (0-0) Kolos Kovalivka
Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena
Goal: 0-1 Ostapiv (70’)
Shakhtar: Karban, Kotovets, Henyk, Balatska, Sikorska, Starukhina (Zolotukhina, 64’), Myronenko (Liakhovych, 71’), Kuksa, Holovach (c), Marchenko (Zavidova, 64’), Druzhchenko (Pipchenko, 79’)
Disciplined defensive play
The Kovalivka team started with high pressing and ball possession, creating their first dangerous chance early on: Kotiash volleyed the ball from outside the penalty area into the far corner, but it went wide. Lespukh had the next opportunity: after receiving a through ball from deep, she tried to get past Balatska at speed and hit the target – Karban made a diving save. The Miners responded with occasional counterattacks following interceptions and fast transitions from defence, but shots by Myronenko and Holovach posed no significant threat to Dudnik. Before the break, Kolos continued to press Shakhtar’s defence, which remained disciplined and managed to keep a clean sheet.
No response to the goal
Kolos once again began the second half with pressure and attempts to destabilise the Donetsk side’s defensive line and threaten Karban’s goal. However, the Orange-and-Blacks had the first dangerous opportunity. Myronenko intercepted the ball, spotted Dudnik going outside her six-yard box and attempted a long-range shot – off target. The response was immediate, but Krasnoborodko's effort sailed over the bar. Shortly thereafter, the hosts pushed the game into Kolos’s half, and Marchenko had a chance to open the scoring – the post got in the way of her shot. Roman Zaiev freshened up the game with a double substitution, fielding Zolotukhina and Zavidova, followed later by Liakhovych. Soon after, the visiting team converted their chances into a goal: Ostapiv entered the penalty area from the flank, beat Henyk and fired a firm shot past Karban. After conceding, Shakhtar players tried to push into the final third and avoid defeat, but they did not manage to level the score.
0-1 – Shakhtar women’s team suffered a narrow defeat to Kolos. Next week, on November 20, the Orange-and-Blacks will face Ladomyr away in their final match of the year.
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 (0-0) Kolos Kovalivka
Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena
Goal: 0-1 Ostapiv (70’)
Shakhtar: Karban, Kotovets, Henyk, Balatska, Sikorska, Starukhina (Zolotukhina, 64’), Myronenko (Liakhovych, 71’), Kuksa, Holovach (c), Marchenko (Zavidova, 64’), Druzhchenko (Pipchenko, 79’)
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