Shakhtar vs Polissia: match report
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team hosted Polissia Zhytomyr in the Prime League round 8
Shakhtar women’s team head coach Roman Zaiev selected the following starting line-up for the game: Ustinova took her place in goal, Sikorska, Henyk, Balatska and Kotovets formed the defensive line, Veherych, Kuksa and Myronenko played in midfield, Holovach and Mokhnach started on the wings, with Druzhchenko leading the line.
Even contest and a set-piece goal
The teams started with an even contest, with the Shakhtar footballers creating the first dangerous chance: Kuksa shot from outside the box but missed the target. The opponents then took turns in possession, while Polissia mainly threatened Liudmyla Ustinova’s goal from set pieces. It was from a corner in the 19th minute that Nyzova scored the opener. The Orange-and-Blacks tried to reach the final third by using the flanks, while Polissia responded with chances of their own. Towards the end of the half, Kozishkurt and Tetiana Levytska had opportunities: the former shot towards Ustinova’s goal, but the Shakhtar goalkeeper dealt with the effort, while Levytska later struck a direct free kick towards the crossbar, but Ustinova tipped the ball over for a corner.
A cautious start and Polissia’s finishing touch
The opponents started the second half cautiously, without forcing the pace, and exchanged fairly promising efforts. First, Kozishkurt shot towards Ustinova’s goal but missed the post. In response, Druzhchenko tried to lob the Polissia goalkeeper with a header but sent the ball over. The Zhytomyr-based outfit gradually took the initiative and more often threatened Shakhtar’s goal from the final third. In the closing minutes, Kornatska doubled her team’s lead with a precise finish after a lay-off from the right flank, setting the final score.
0-2 – Shakhtar women’s team lost at home to Polissia Zhytomyr. Roman Zaiev's side will play their next match away against Kolos Kovalivka on September 15.
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 (0-1) Polissia Zhytomyr
Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena
Goals: 0-1 Nyzova (19′), 0-2 Kornatska (83′)
Shakhtar: Ustinova, Sikorska, Henyk, Balatska, Kotovets, Mokhnach (Marchenko, 68′), Kuksa (Zolotukhina, 46′), Myronenko, Holovach (c), Druzhchenko (Zavidova, 82′), Veherych (Liakhovych, 68′)
Even contest and a set-piece goal
The teams started with an even contest, with the Shakhtar footballers creating the first dangerous chance: Kuksa shot from outside the box but missed the target. The opponents then took turns in possession, while Polissia mainly threatened Liudmyla Ustinova’s goal from set pieces. It was from a corner in the 19th minute that Nyzova scored the opener. The Orange-and-Blacks tried to reach the final third by using the flanks, while Polissia responded with chances of their own. Towards the end of the half, Kozishkurt and Tetiana Levytska had opportunities: the former shot towards Ustinova’s goal, but the Shakhtar goalkeeper dealt with the effort, while Levytska later struck a direct free kick towards the crossbar, but Ustinova tipped the ball over for a corner.
A cautious start and Polissia’s finishing touch
The opponents started the second half cautiously, without forcing the pace, and exchanged fairly promising efforts. First, Kozishkurt shot towards Ustinova’s goal but missed the post. In response, Druzhchenko tried to lob the Polissia goalkeeper with a header but sent the ball over. The Zhytomyr-based outfit gradually took the initiative and more often threatened Shakhtar’s goal from the final third. In the closing minutes, Kornatska doubled her team’s lead with a precise finish after a lay-off from the right flank, setting the final score.
0-2 – Shakhtar women’s team lost at home to Polissia Zhytomyr. Roman Zaiev's side will play their next match away against Kolos Kovalivka on September 15.
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 (0-1) Polissia Zhytomyr
Shchaslyve, Arsenal Arena
Goals: 0-1 Nyzova (19′), 0-2 Kornatska (83′)
Shakhtar: Ustinova, Sikorska, Henyk, Balatska, Kotovets, Mokhnach (Marchenko, 68′), Kuksa (Zolotukhina, 46′), Myronenko, Holovach (c), Druzhchenko (Zavidova, 82′), Veherych (Liakhovych, 68′)
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