The first symbolic kick on the ball was performed by an investigator of the National Police of Ukraine from Mariupol, Maryana Checheliuk, who spent 25 months in Russian captivity.
An even match in which the opponent was lucky to score
From the first minutes, the game took place on opposing courses: in the debut at the moment of Kushnirenko (a shot near the post), the Donetsk team responded with an opportunity from Sudakov (the second pace sent the ball centimeters from the left corner). In the middle of the half, the “orange and black” had a forced substitution – Taras Stepanenko replaced Marlon Gomez. Soon Hutsulyak had another chance, but his kick was parried by Riznyk. However, in the 35th minute, the people of Zhytomyr opened the scoring – after a corner kick, Chobotenko headed home. The nominal hosts tried to score in response, but Matvienko’s sharp cross went to the goalkeeper, and Stepanenko’s shot attempt was blocked by the defenders.
Attempts to win back and unrealized moments
During the break, Shakhtar’s coaching staff made two changes, releasing Shved and Sikan. The Ukrainian forward immediately had an opportunity to stand out when, after drawing a free kick, he headed Bondarenko’s cross at the far post – a save by Volynets. At the 60th minute, the match was interrupted due to an air alarm, the teams returned to the field in half an hour, and Eginaldu entered the game for the Donetsk team. “Miners” continued to press and had opportunities to equalize the score. After the cross from the corner, Matvienko closed the near post, but the goalkeeper came to the rescue. And from Shved’s cross, Sikan hit dangerously, but after a block from the visitors’ defender, the ball flew near the far corner. In response, Lednev could score – Riznyk was able to save his shot. A good moment was created by Eginalda – the Brazilian broke in behind the defenders, but was covered by Mykhailichenko. Late substitute Neverton had a chance to salvage a draw, but his header from Shved’s cross went wide. Already in the compensated time, “orange and black” created a number of opportunities, but Volynets was impenetrable. The keeper of Zhytomyr took Eginaldu’s attempt, pulled out Bondar’s header from under the crossbar, and then parried Sudakov’s twisted shot into the far corner. 0:1 – “Shakhtar” loses to “Polyssy”.
“Miners” will play the next match of the championship of Ukraine August 18 with “Left Bank”. Start at 18:00.
“Shakhtar” (Donetsk) – “Polyssia” (Zhytomyr) – 0:1 (0:1)
Kyiv, “Left Bank”, 980 spectators
Key: 0:1 Chobotenko (35)
“Miner”: Riznyk, Konoplya, Bondar, Matvienko (k), Pedro Enrique (Eginaldu, 62), Marlon Gomez (Stepanenko, 23), Bondarenko, Sudakov, Pedrinho (Swedish, 46), Kevin (Neverton, 81), Traore (Sican, 46 )
