Ukrainian Cup
April 20, 20259:30 AM GMT-3
2024-25 Ukrainian Cup Proper - Semi-Finals - Semi-Final Game 1
NSC Olimpiyskiy | Velyka Vasylkivska St, 55, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
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1
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0
Oleksandriya
Polissya Zhytomyr
Home-Winner
Loser-Away
Half 1
0
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0
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Half 2
1
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0
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Goals
Geovani
Half 2 (86′)
Yellow cards
Geovani
Half 2 (92′)
Jose Hernandez
Half 1 (18′)
Kaspars Dubra
Half 2 (49′)
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Half 1 (41′)
Lucas Taylor
Half 2 (82′)
Oleksandr Nazarenko
Half 2 (92′)
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
Half 1 (50′)
Yevhen Volynets
Half 1 (35′)
Substitutions
Oleksandr Filippov
Artem Shulyanskyi
Half 2
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Artem Kozak
Half 2
Serhiy Lohinov
Artem Shabanov
Half 2
Madison Julio
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
Half 2
Kaspars Dubra
Theo Ndicka
Half 2
Admir Bristric
Oleksiy Schebetun
Half 2
Talles Costa
Kristian Svystun
Half 2
Bohdan Lynednyev
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
Half 2
Yassin Fortune
Arielson
Half 2
Tomer Yosefi
Facundo Batista
Half 2
1
Goals
0
1
Assists
0
4
Yellow cards
4
0
Red cards
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Corner kicks
0
0
Offsides
0
Starters
#1
Myktya Shevchenko
GK
Played
Starter
#4
Jose Hernandez
LB
(C)
Played
Starter
#3
Myktya Kravchenko
CB
Played
Starter
#14
Serhiy Lohinov
CB
Played
Starter
#2
Kaspars Dubra
RB
Played
Starter
#5
Madison Julio
CDM
Played
Starter
#12
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
LM
Played
Starter
#6
Dmytro Myshnyov
CM
Played
Starter
#7
Geovani
LW
Played
Starter
#10
Oleksandr Filippov
ST
Played
Starter
#9
Vakhtang Chanturishvili
RW
Played
Starter
#1
Yevhen Volynets
GK
Played
Starter
#3
Bohdan Mykhaylichenko
LB
Played
Starter
#4
Serhiy Chobotenko
CB
Played
Starter
#2
Lucas Taylor
RB
Played
Starter
#5
Talles Costa
CDM
(C)
Played
Starter
#12
Yassin Fortune
LM
Played
Starter
#6
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
CM
Played
Starter
#26
Bohdan Lynednyev
CM
Played
Starter
#22
Tomer Yosefi
RM
Played
Starter
#9
Admir Bristric
ST
Played
Starter
#7
Oleksandr Nazarenko
RW
Played
Starter
Substitutes
#43
Heorhiy Yermakov
GK
#11
Juan Alvina
ST
#13
Theo Ndicka
LB
Played
#40
Artem Shabanov
CB
Played
#42
Boruma Fomba
RB
#15
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
CDM
Played
#32
Dru Yearwood
CM
#36
Artem Kozak
RM
Played
#24
Artem Shulyanskyi
ST
Played
#46
Oleh Kudryk
GK
#14
Andi Hadroj
LB
#16
Eduard Sarapiy
CB
#18
Giorgi Maisuradze
RB
#20
Kristian Svystun
CDM
Played
#30
Arielson
RM
Played
#24
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
CAM
Played
#10
Facundo Batista
LW
Played
#42
Oleksiy Schebetun
ST
Played
Final
Oleksandriya managed to edge a 1-0 victory over Polissya Zhytomyr and advanced to the final of the Ukrainian Cup. It was initially Polissya who started off really well, having a fantastic opening 30 minutes, came close several times and even had a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Bristic's effort was saved by Shevchenko. It remained goalless after the first 45 minutes. It was looking like it would remain goalless in the second half until Geovani found the back of the net in the 86th minute.
Final
Oleksandriya managed to edge a 1-0 victory over Polissya Zhytomyr and advanced to the final of the Ukrainian Cup. It was initially Polissya who started off really well, having a fantastic opening 30 minutes, came close several times and even had a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Bristic's effort was saved by Shevchenko. It remained goalless after the first 45 minutes. It was looking like it would remain goalless in the second half until Geovani found the back of the net in the 86th minute.
That goal was enough for Oleksandryia to book their place in the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in their history. They will take on Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk here in Kyiv on the 10th May. Their best season in recent history keeps getting better. For Polissya, it is a tough loss to take but they played well and it was their first ever semi-final. Both teams can now focus on the league. That's it for the commentary of this Ukrainian Cup semi-final, goodbye!
That goal was enough for Oleksandryia to book their place in the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in their history. They will take on Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk here in Kyiv on the 10th May. Their best season in recent history keeps getting better. For Polissya, it is a tough loss to take but they played well and it was their first ever semi-final. Both teams can now focus on the league. That's it for the commentary of this Ukrainian Cup semi-final, goodbye!
FT: OLEKSANDRYIA 1-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
FT: OLEKSANDRYIA 1-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
98′
The long throw comes to no avail and Jose Hernandez clears it far away from danger.
98′
The long throw comes to no avail and Jose Hernandez clears it far away from danger.
98′
Polissya Zhytomyr have a throw in from near the Oleksandryia box. This will probably be their last chance. It's looking like it will be a long throw.
98′
Polissya Zhytomyr have a throw in from near the Oleksandryia box. This will probably be their last chance. It's looking like it will be a long throw.
96′
The corner kick had the potential for some danger however Shevchenko quickly runs out and secures the ball and boots it away from danger. Under two minutes left of added time.
96′
The corner kick had the potential for some danger however Shevchenko quickly runs out and secures the ball and boots it away from danger. Under two minutes left of added time.
94′
Polissya's free kick is cleared away for a corner. We've had half the added time. There is still time for Polissya to score but time is running out quickly.
94′
Polissya's free kick is cleared away for a corner. We've had half the added time. There is still time for Polissya to score but time is running out quickly.
92′
Oleksandr Nazarenko
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Nazarenko is also booked for his reaction to Geovani for being fouled. After being fouled he starts a small scuffle between him and Geovani.
92′
Oleksandr Nazarenko
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Nazarenko is also booked for his reaction to Geovani for being fouled. After being fouled he starts a small scuffle between him and Geovani.
92′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Geovani is booked for a push on Nazarenko which awards Polissya a free kick.
92′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Geovani is booked for a push on Nazarenko which awards Polissya a free kick.
90′
The referee has indicated eight added minutes. Can Polissya find an equalizer?
90′
The referee has indicated eight added minutes. Can Polissya find an equalizer?
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Admir Bristric
In
Oleksiy Schebetun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Admir Bristric
In
Oleksiy Schebetun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Talles Costa
In
Kristian Svystun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Talles Costa
In
Kristian Svystun
89′
VAR have checked and there was no offside from Geovani! Oleksandryia LEAD with just minutes left to play!
89′
VAR have checked and there was no offside from Geovani! Oleksandryia LEAD with just minutes left to play!
88′
VAR will have a quick check to check for a potential offside, but it does look onside from our point of view.
88′
VAR will have a quick check to check for a potential offside, but it does look onside from our point of view.
86′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Goal
GGGOOOALLLLLL OLEKSANDRYIAA!!! They have FINALLY put the ball in the back of the net. Jose Hernandez does a great job at intercepting the ball off Talles Costa, and he manages to play a fantastic throughball to Geovani who is one on one with Volynets and slots it in the bottom left past him and Oleksandryia lead with just minutes to go!
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Goal conceded
Polissya Zhytomyr
Assist
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
86′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Goal
GGGOOOALLLLLL OLEKSANDRYIAA!!! They have FINALLY put the ball in the back of the net. Jose Hernandez does a great job at intercepting the ball off Talles Costa, and he manages to play a fantastic throughball to Geovani who is one on one with Volynets and slots it in the bottom left past him and Oleksandryia lead with just minutes to go!
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Goal conceded
Polissya Zhytomyr
Assist
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
84′
The free kick comes to no avail as it is quickly and easily taken care of by Polissya.
84′
The free kick comes to no avail as it is quickly and easily taken care of by Polissya.
82′
Lucas Taylor
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Lucas Taylor is booked for a handball. Despite unintentional, the referee decides to punish him with a yellow card and award Oleksandryia a free kick.
82′
Lucas Taylor
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Lucas Taylor is booked for a handball. Despite unintentional, the referee decides to punish him with a yellow card and award Oleksandryia a free kick.
80′
10 minutes left of normal time here, Oleksandryia have made all of their changes, Polissya still have two changes left. If it remains level we will have 30 more minutes and if that still can't seperate the sides, we will have a penalty shootout.
80′
10 minutes left of normal time here, Oleksandryia have made all of their changes, Polissya still have two changes left. If it remains level we will have 30 more minutes and if that still can't seperate the sides, we will have a penalty shootout.
80′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Oleksandr Filippov
In
Artem Shulyanskyi
80′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Oleksandr Filippov
In
Artem Shulyanskyi
78′
Polissya have caused their first major threat. Batista makes a good run down the wing and plays a good cross to Nazarenko who takes a shot which its the post and then a rebound from Bristic goes just over the bar!
78′
Polissya have caused their first major threat. Batista makes a good run down the wing and plays a good cross to Nazarenko who takes a shot which its the post and then a rebound from Bristic goes just over the bar!
75′
15 minutes left of play and it somehow remains 0--0. Oleksandryia have not been taking their chances at all and Polissya are yet to cause any major threat to Oleksandryia. Both teams still have subs left and we will see if they make changes and how they could impact the game.
75′
15 minutes left of play and it somehow remains 0--0. Oleksandryia have not been taking their chances at all and Polissya are yet to cause any major threat to Oleksandryia. Both teams still have subs left and we will see if they make changes and how they could impact the game.
73′
Polissya Zhytomyr have struggled to settle into this second half, not really causing that much trouble so far. They've pushed forward a few times and have registered a few shots, but no major opportunities for them so far in this second half.
73′
Polissya Zhytomyr have struggled to settle into this second half, not really causing that much trouble so far. They've pushed forward a few times and have registered a few shots, but no major opportunities for them so far in this second half.
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
In
Artem Kozak
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
In
Artem Kozak
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Serhiy Lohinov
In
Artem Shabanov
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Serhiy Lohinov
In
Artem Shabanov
68′
HOW HAVE THEY NOT SCORED? Oleksandryia once AGAIN have another major opportunity. Kalyuzhnyi is looking to make an impact since coming on, and he does a good job of making a cross into the box, which Geovani gets a header on and its a great header to Chanturishvili, but his shot goes just wide!
68′
HOW HAVE THEY NOT SCORED? Oleksandryia once AGAIN have another major opportunity. Kalyuzhnyi is looking to make an impact since coming on, and he does a good job of making a cross into the box, which Geovani gets a header on and its a great header to Chanturishvili, but his shot goes just wide!
65′
Oleksandryia once again have a chance which goes begging. Chanturishvli takes a shot which forces Volynets to make a fantastic save, but once again he makes the mistake of not picking the ball up with 2 hands. As a result, Geovani receives the ball and plays it across the six yard box to Myshnyov who blasts it onto the crossbar and it is cleared away.
65′
Oleksandryia once again have a chance which goes begging. Chanturishvli takes a shot which forces Volynets to make a fantastic save, but once again he makes the mistake of not picking the ball up with 2 hands. As a result, Geovani receives the ball and plays it across the six yard box to Myshnyov who blasts it onto the crossbar and it is cleared away.
62′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Bohdan Lynednyev
In
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
62′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Bohdan Lynednyev
In
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
60′
An hour of play has gone by here in Kyiv, and the score remains goalless. No major chances yet so far for Polissya in this second half, but both teams have made a double change and the players are still looking to settle into this second half. It will be interesting to see how this final 30 minutes of normal time plays out.
60′
An hour of play has gone by here in Kyiv, and the score remains goalless. No major chances yet so far for Polissya in this second half, but both teams have made a double change and the players are still looking to settle into this second half. It will be interesting to see how this final 30 minutes of normal time plays out.
58′
Lucas Taylor makes a good pass down the wing to Nazarenko who attempts a cross but it gets blocked for a corner. The Polissya Zhytomyr fans are elecric!
58′
Lucas Taylor makes a good pass down the wing to Nazarenko who attempts a cross but it gets blocked for a corner. The Polissya Zhytomyr fans are elecric!
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Madison Julio
In
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Madison Julio
In
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Kaspars Dubra
In
Theo Ndicka
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Kaspars Dubra
In
Theo Ndicka
52′
CLOSE FOR OLEKSANDRYIA! Myshnyov makes a good cross into the box and Geovani takes a shot which is saved by Volynets but its in the air and Filippov manages to get on the ball but Lucas Taylor makes a sliding tackle to get the ball away. Oleksandryia players and fans want a penalty as they believe it was a foul but the referee is having none of it.
52′
CLOSE FOR OLEKSANDRYIA! Myshnyov makes a good cross into the box and Geovani takes a shot which is saved by Volynets but its in the air and Filippov manages to get on the ball but Lucas Taylor makes a sliding tackle to get the ball away. Oleksandryia players and fans want a penalty as they believe it was a foul but the referee is having none of it.
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Yassin Fortune
In
Arielson
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Yassin Fortune
In
Arielson
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Tomer Yosefi
In
Facundo Batista
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Tomer Yosefi
In
Facundo Batista
49′
Kaspars Dubra
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Dubra is booked for another push on a player, this time being Hutsuylak. He was warned and lucky to get away without a booking for his last push, but this time he is booked.
49′
Kaspars Dubra
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Dubra is booked for another push on a player, this time being Hutsuylak. He was warned and lucky to get away without a booking for his last push, but this time he is booked.
46′
Oleksandryia off to a good start to this second half, making a good push forward. Geovani takes a shot but it's a routine save for Volynets.
46′
Oleksandryia off to a good start to this second half, making a good push forward. Geovani takes a shot but it's a routine save for Volynets.
45′
Polissya Zhytomyr get the second half underway. Both teams are now shooting infront of their own fans. How will this second half go?
Half 2
45′
Polissya Zhytomyr get the second half underway. Both teams are now shooting infront of their own fans. How will this second half go?
Half 2
A scrappy and tense first half comes to an end here in Kyiv as it remains goalless between the two sides. Both sides have had some great attempts and Polissya Zhytomyr even had a penalty, which was saved. The deadlock is still yet to be broken. It will be interesting to see how both sides approach the second half.
A scrappy and tense first half comes to an end here in Kyiv as it remains goalless between the two sides. Both sides have had some great attempts and Polissya Zhytomyr even had a penalty, which was saved. The deadlock is still yet to be broken. It will be interesting to see how both sides approach the second half.
HT: OLEKSANDRYIA 0-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
HT: OLEKSANDRYIA 0-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
50′
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Hutuslyak is booked for a foul on Geovani. He doesn't even attempt to win the ball, it's just a bad foul overall and is rightly booked.
50′
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Hutuslyak is booked for a foul on Geovani. He doesn't even attempt to win the ball, it's just a bad foul overall and is rightly booked.
48′
No major chances have broken through so far in added time. Both sides seemingly just want half-time to come and not risk any potential threat of the other team counter-attacking.
48′
No major chances have broken through so far in added time. Both sides seemingly just want half-time to come and not risk any potential threat of the other team counter-attacking.
45′
The referee has indicated six added minutes. Will we find an opener before halftime?
45′
The referee has indicated six added minutes. Will we find an opener before halftime?
41′
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
SHEPELYEV IS LUCKY! Shepeylev is given a yellow card for an elbow on Mykhaylichenko. Polissya players and coaches are calling for a red card. The referee went to check VAR but it was determined that it was not an intentional elbow and as a result Shepelyev is just given a yellow card. Polissya are unhappy, but Shepelyev can count his lucky stars.
41′
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
SHEPELYEV IS LUCKY! Shepeylev is given a yellow card for an elbow on Mykhaylichenko. Polissya players and coaches are calling for a red card. The referee went to check VAR but it was determined that it was not an intentional elbow and as a result Shepelyev is just given a yellow card. Polissya are unhappy, but Shepelyev can count his lucky stars.
39′
Oleksandryia come close again with Julio making a good pass over the top to Geovani who makes a short cross into the six yard box to Filippov who hits the bar after a slight deflection off Lucas Taylor. The ball is then cleared away from danger from Chobotenko.
39′
Oleksandryia come close again with Julio making a good pass over the top to Geovani who makes a short cross into the six yard box to Filippov who hits the bar after a slight deflection off Lucas Taylor. The ball is then cleared away from danger from Chobotenko.
36′
However, the Oleksandryia corner comes to no avail as it is taken care of by Polissya Zhytomyr's defence.
36′
However, the Oleksandryia corner comes to no avail as it is taken care of by Polissya Zhytomyr's defence.
35′
Yevhen Volynets
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
The Polissya Zhytomyr Goalkeeper is booked for dissent. He claims that the ball went out for a goal-kick but the referee awards a corner for Oleksandryia. The Ukrainian expresses his disagreement with the referee and as a result is booked.
35′
Yevhen Volynets
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
The Polissya Zhytomyr Goalkeeper is booked for dissent. He claims that the ball went out for a goal-kick but the referee awards a corner for Oleksandryia. The Ukrainian expresses his disagreement with the referee and as a result is booked.
34′
Polissya Zhytomyr come close with Talles Costa taking a shot which hits the cross bar and then Bristic claims the rebound but shoots it wide.
34′
Polissya Zhytomyr come close with Talles Costa taking a shot which hits the cross bar and then Bristic claims the rebound but shoots it wide.
32′
Oleksandryia's Geovani was through on goal but was flagged for offside.
32′
Oleksandryia's Geovani was through on goal but was flagged for offside.
30′
The opening 30 minutes have been quite entertaining to say the least, with many close chances and a missed penalty, right now it's hard to determine which side will score first.
30′
The opening 30 minutes have been quite entertaining to say the least, with many close chances and a missed penalty, right now it's hard to determine which side will score first.
26′
Oleksandryia played an immediate counter attack after the penalty miss. Jose Hernandez uses his pace down the left wing and makes a long cross to Oleksandr Fillppov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a fantastic save to deny him.
26′
Oleksandryia played an immediate counter attack after the penalty miss. Jose Hernandez uses his pace down the left wing and makes a long cross to Oleksandr Fillppov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a fantastic save to deny him.
23′
Admir Bristric
Polissya Zhytomyr
Penalty missed
THE PENALTY IS SAVED!!!! Admir Bristic takes the shot bottom left and Shevchenko guesses the right way and
picks the ball up with two hands and the Oleksandryia crowd behind roars. It remains goalless in this Ukrainian Cup semi-final!
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Penalty saved
Myktya Shevchenko
Oleksandriya
23′
Admir Bristric
Polissya Zhytomyr
Penalty missed
THE PENALTY IS SAVED!!!! Admir Bristic takes the shot bottom left and Shevchenko guesses the right way and
picks the ball up with two hands and the Oleksandryia crowd behind roars. It remains goalless in this Ukrainian Cup semi-final!
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Penalty saved
Myktya Shevchenko
Oleksandriya
22′
Admir Bristic will step up for Polissya as he faces Shevchenko.
22′
Admir Bristic will step up for Polissya as he faces Shevchenko.
22′
VAR have confirmed it will be a penalty, and Dubra has received just a warning and no booking.
22′
VAR have confirmed it will be a penalty, and Dubra has received just a warning and no booking.
19′
PENALTY FOR POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR!! Kaspars Dubra pushes Admir Bristic to the ground and the referee points to the spot, it was a clear foul but VAR will have a quick check. No booking for Dubra as of right now.
19′
PENALTY FOR POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR!! Kaspars Dubra pushes Admir Bristic to the ground and the referee points to the spot, it was a clear foul but VAR will have a quick check. No booking for Dubra as of right now.
18′
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Jose Hernandez is booked for a bad foul on Tomer Yosefi, Polissya now have a free kick from a dangerous position.
18′
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Jose Hernandez is booked for a bad foul on Tomer Yosefi, Polissya now have a free kick from a dangerous position.
16′
CLOSE!! The corner kick is taken by Myshnyov and Geovani gets a header which is dealt with by Volynets but he doesn't grab the ball and its back in the six yard box, where Chanturishvli attempts to shoot but Chobtenko puts a body in and Volynets manages to get the ball with 2 hands.
16′
CLOSE!! The corner kick is taken by Myshnyov and Geovani gets a header which is dealt with by Volynets but he doesn't grab the ball and its back in the six yard box, where Chanturishvli attempts to shoot but Chobtenko puts a body in and Volynets manages to get the ball with 2 hands.
14′
Geovani makes a great run beating majority of Polissya Zhytomyr's midfielders. He then continues and passes to Filippov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a save and it goes out for a corner.
14′
Geovani makes a great run beating majority of Polissya Zhytomyr's midfielders. He then continues and passes to Filippov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a save and it goes out for a corner.
12′
It looks like Madison Julio is back up and has signaled he is able to continue. We will resume with a drop ball from the spot of the foul, near the throw in line.
12′
It looks like Madison Julio is back up and has signaled he is able to continue. We will resume with a drop ball from the spot of the foul, near the throw in line.
10′
10 minutes have gone by in the semi-final. Despite a good start by Oleksandryia and registering the first shot, the final end of the 10 minutes have been all Polissya and they've nearly taken the lead as well. We will see how the rest of the game plays out after this short break.
10′
10 minutes have gone by in the semi-final. Despite a good start by Oleksandryia and registering the first shot, the final end of the 10 minutes have been all Polissya and they've nearly taken the lead as well. We will see how the rest of the game plays out after this short break.
09′
Oleksandryia's Madison Julio goes down after a challenge from Talles Costa. It looks like he is going to receive medical attention, the game has been temporarily paused and the players go to the sidelines for a drinks break.
09′
Oleksandryia's Madison Julio goes down after a challenge from Talles Costa. It looks like he is going to receive medical attention, the game has been temporarily paused and the players go to the sidelines for a drinks break.
06′
Admir Bristic once again takes a shot from range and its deflected off Kravchenko and Shevchenko easily picks the ball up with two hands.
06′
Admir Bristic once again takes a shot from range and its deflected off Kravchenko and Shevchenko easily picks the ball up with two hands.
04′
CLOSE! Polissya Zhytomyr THOUGHT they took the lead. A brilliant cross by Telles Costa to Admir Bristic and he heads it off the bar but Lucas Taylor is right there and has the chance to take the lead, but Lohinov puts a body in and the clearance is taken care of by Kravchenko.
04′
CLOSE! Polissya Zhytomyr THOUGHT they took the lead. A brilliant cross by Telles Costa to Admir Bristic and he heads it off the bar but Lucas Taylor is right there and has the chance to take the lead, but Lohinov puts a body in and the clearance is taken care of by Kravchenko.
02′
It's been a lively start to this semi-final in Kyiv. Oleksandryia have registered the first shot of the game, with Jose Hernandez taking a shot from range but going wide.
02′
It's been a lively start to this semi-final in Kyiv. Oleksandryia have registered the first shot of the game, with Jose Hernandez taking a shot from range but going wide.
00′
Oleksandryia get this Ukrainian Cup semi-final underway, they are shooting infront of Polissya's fans and Polissya are shooting infront of Oleksandryia's fans. Who will be playing Shakhtar Donetsk in the final?
Half 1
00′
Oleksandryia get this Ukrainian Cup semi-final underway, they are shooting infront of Polissya's fans and Polissya are shooting infront of Oleksandryia's fans. Who will be playing Shakhtar Donetsk in the final?
Half 1
The players have walked out to an electric atmosphere, with both sets of fans having amazing tifos and banners. The national anthem has been sung and now we are just moments away from kick-off!
The players have walked out to an electric atmosphere, with both sets of fans having amazing tifos and banners. The national anthem has been sung and now we are just moments away from kick-off!
The warm-ups and pre-match preparations have been completed and the players have gone back into the changing rooms and the fans are now getting themselves ready for the banners and tifos.
The warm-ups and pre-match preparations have been completed and the players have gone back into the changing rooms and the fans are now getting themselves ready for the banners and tifos.
Whereas Polissya Zhytomyr have completely changed their formation for todays game. Instead of using their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, they are using a 3-5-2 formation. They also make three changes from their 4-4 draw with Karpaty Lviv, with Yassin Fortune, Tomer Yosefi and Oleksandr Nazarenko returning to the Starting XI due to the change in formation. Whether this will be their permenant formation from now on or if it just for this game, we don't know.
Whereas Polissya Zhytomyr have completely changed their formation for todays game. Instead of using their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, they are using a 3-5-2 formation. They also make three changes from their 4-4 draw with Karpaty Lviv, with Yassin Fortune, Tomer Yosefi and Oleksandr Nazarenko returning to the Starting XI due to the change in formation. Whether this will be their permenant formation from now on or if it just for this game, we don't know.
Oleksandryia remain unchanged from their 2-1 win against Zorya Luhansk last weekend. Following their guarantee of European football, they will want to maintain that momentum going into this game. The only changes are on the bench, Theo Ndicka returns from a 2 game suspension for dissent and is back on the bench. Yermakov returns to the bench following an injury, and is back to being the back up GK.
Oleksandryia remain unchanged from their 2-1 win against Zorya Luhansk last weekend. Following their guarantee of European football, they will want to maintain that momentum going into this game. The only changes are on the bench, Theo Ndicka returns from a 2 game suspension for dissent and is back on the bench. Yermakov returns to the bench following an injury, and is back to being the back up GK.
Polissya Zhytomyr Starting XI (3-5-2) - Volynets, Mykhaylichenko, Chobotenko, Taylor, Costa, Fortune, Hutsulyak, Lynednyev, Yosefi, Bristic, Nazarenko SUBS: Kudryk, Hadroj, Sarapiy, Maisuradze, Svystun, Arielson, Nekhtiy, Batista, Schebetun
Polissya Zhytomyr Starting XI (3-5-2) - Volynets, Mykhaylichenko, Chobotenko, Taylor, Costa, Fortune, Hutsulyak, Lynednyev, Yosefi, Bristic, Nazarenko SUBS: Kudryk, Hadroj, Sarapiy, Maisuradze, Svystun, Arielson, Nekhtiy, Batista, Schebetun
Oleksandryia Starting XI (4-1-3-2) - Shevchenko, Hernandez, Kravchenko, Lohinov, Dubra, Julio, Shepelyev, Myshnyov, Geovani, Fillippov, Chanturishvli SUBS: Alvina, Yermakov, Ndicka, Shabanov, Fomba, Kalyuzhnyi, Yearwood, Kozak, Shulyanskyi
Oleksandryia Starting XI (4-1-3-2) - Shevchenko, Hernandez, Kravchenko, Lohinov, Dubra, Julio, Shepelyev, Myshnyov, Geovani, Fillippov, Chanturishvli SUBS: Alvina, Yermakov, Ndicka, Shabanov, Fomba, Kalyuzhnyi, Yearwood, Kozak, Shulyanskyi
This will be the 19th meeting of these two clubs and the second meeting in the Ukrainian Cup, which was played in 2000, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-0. The majority of their meetings have been in the Ukrainian First League, the second tier. Oleksandryia have won 8 games, Polissya have won 4 games and there has been 6 draws. Their previous meeting was on 30 November 2024, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-1 at home.
This will be the 19th meeting of these two clubs and the second meeting in the Ukrainian Cup, which was played in 2000, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-0. The majority of their meetings have been in the Ukrainian First League, the second tier. Oleksandryia have won 8 games, Polissya have won 4 games and there has been 6 draws. Their previous meeting was on 30 November 2024, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-1 at home.
Meanwhile Polissya Zhytomyr have relied on penalties quite a lot to make it here. In the Third round they beat Ukrainian National League side FC Uzzhorod 2-1 away and then beat Desna Chernihiv from the First League away winning 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Then in the Quarterfinals, they beat LNZ Cherkasy 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Semi-finals of the Cup for the first time in their history.
Meanwhile Polissya Zhytomyr have relied on penalties quite a lot to make it here. In the Third round they beat Ukrainian National League side FC Uzzhorod 2-1 away and then beat Desna Chernihiv from the First League away winning 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Then in the Quarterfinals, they beat LNZ Cherkasy 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Semi-finals of the Cup for the first time in their history.
Oleksandriya so far have had a great campaign in this Ukrainian Cup edition. They beat Second League side FC Lviv 4-2 in the Third round at home. They then beat fellow UPL side Chornomorets Odesa 3-1 also at home. In the Quarterfinals, they were drawn away to Dynamo Kyiv, and won 4-2 after extra time.
Oleksandriya so far have had a great campaign in this Ukrainian Cup edition. They beat Second League side FC Lviv 4-2 in the Third round at home. They then beat fellow UPL side Chornomorets Odesa 3-1 also at home. In the Quarterfinals, they were drawn away to Dynamo Kyiv, and won 4-2 after extra time.
Hello and welcome to this live commentary of the second Ukrainian Cup semi-final between Oleksandryia and Polissya Zhytomyr.
Start
Hello and welcome to this live commentary of the second Ukrainian Cup semi-final between Oleksandryia and Polissya Zhytomyr.
Start
Final
Oleksandriya managed to edge a 1-0 victory over Polissya Zhytomyr and advanced to the final of the Ukrainian Cup. It was initially Polissya who started off really well, having a fantastic opening 30 minutes, came close several times and even had a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Bristic's effort was saved by Shevchenko. It remained goalless after the first 45 minutes. It was looking like it would remain goalless in the second half until Geovani found the back of the net in the 86th minute.
Final
Oleksandriya managed to edge a 1-0 victory over Polissya Zhytomyr and advanced to the final of the Ukrainian Cup. It was initially Polissya who started off really well, having a fantastic opening 30 minutes, came close several times and even had a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Bristic's effort was saved by Shevchenko. It remained goalless after the first 45 minutes. It was looking like it would remain goalless in the second half until Geovani found the back of the net in the 86th minute.
That goal was enough for Oleksandryia to book their place in the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in their history. They will take on Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk here in Kyiv on the 10th May. Their best season in recent history keeps getting better. For Polissya, it is a tough loss to take but they played well and it was their first ever semi-final. Both teams can now focus on the league. That's it for the commentary of this Ukrainian Cup semi-final, goodbye!
That goal was enough for Oleksandryia to book their place in the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in their history. They will take on Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk here in Kyiv on the 10th May. Their best season in recent history keeps getting better. For Polissya, it is a tough loss to take but they played well and it was their first ever semi-final. Both teams can now focus on the league. That's it for the commentary of this Ukrainian Cup semi-final, goodbye!
FT: OLEKSANDRYIA 1-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
FT: OLEKSANDRYIA 1-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
98′
The long throw comes to no avail and Jose Hernandez clears it far away from danger.
98′
The long throw comes to no avail and Jose Hernandez clears it far away from danger.
98′
Polissya Zhytomyr have a throw in from near the Oleksandryia box. This will probably be their last chance. It's looking like it will be a long throw.
98′
Polissya Zhytomyr have a throw in from near the Oleksandryia box. This will probably be their last chance. It's looking like it will be a long throw.
96′
The corner kick had the potential for some danger however Shevchenko quickly runs out and secures the ball and boots it away from danger. Under two minutes left of added time.
96′
The corner kick had the potential for some danger however Shevchenko quickly runs out and secures the ball and boots it away from danger. Under two minutes left of added time.
94′
Polissya's free kick is cleared away for a corner. We've had half the added time. There is still time for Polissya to score but time is running out quickly.
94′
Polissya's free kick is cleared away for a corner. We've had half the added time. There is still time for Polissya to score but time is running out quickly.
92′
Oleksandr Nazarenko
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Nazarenko is also booked for his reaction to Geovani for being fouled. After being fouled he starts a small scuffle between him and Geovani.
92′
Oleksandr Nazarenko
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Nazarenko is also booked for his reaction to Geovani for being fouled. After being fouled he starts a small scuffle between him and Geovani.
92′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Geovani is booked for a push on Nazarenko which awards Polissya a free kick.
92′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Geovani is booked for a push on Nazarenko which awards Polissya a free kick.
90′
The referee has indicated eight added minutes. Can Polissya find an equalizer?
90′
The referee has indicated eight added minutes. Can Polissya find an equalizer?
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Admir Bristric
In
Oleksiy Schebetun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Admir Bristric
In
Oleksiy Schebetun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Talles Costa
In
Kristian Svystun
89′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Talles Costa
In
Kristian Svystun
89′
VAR have checked and there was no offside from Geovani! Oleksandryia LEAD with just minutes left to play!
89′
VAR have checked and there was no offside from Geovani! Oleksandryia LEAD with just minutes left to play!
88′
VAR will have a quick check to check for a potential offside, but it does look onside from our point of view.
88′
VAR will have a quick check to check for a potential offside, but it does look onside from our point of view.
86′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Goal
GGGOOOALLLLLL OLEKSANDRYIAA!!! They have FINALLY put the ball in the back of the net. Jose Hernandez does a great job at intercepting the ball off Talles Costa, and he manages to play a fantastic throughball to Geovani who is one on one with Volynets and slots it in the bottom left past him and Oleksandryia lead with just minutes to go!
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Goal conceded
Polissya Zhytomyr
Assist
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
86′
Geovani
Oleksandriya
Goal
GGGOOOALLLLLL OLEKSANDRYIAA!!! They have FINALLY put the ball in the back of the net. Jose Hernandez does a great job at intercepting the ball off Talles Costa, and he manages to play a fantastic throughball to Geovani who is one on one with Volynets and slots it in the bottom left past him and Oleksandryia lead with just minutes to go!
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Goal conceded
Polissya Zhytomyr
Assist
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
84′
The free kick comes to no avail as it is quickly and easily taken care of by Polissya.
84′
The free kick comes to no avail as it is quickly and easily taken care of by Polissya.
82′
Lucas Taylor
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Lucas Taylor is booked for a handball. Despite unintentional, the referee decides to punish him with a yellow card and award Oleksandryia a free kick.
82′
Lucas Taylor
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Lucas Taylor is booked for a handball. Despite unintentional, the referee decides to punish him with a yellow card and award Oleksandryia a free kick.
80′
10 minutes left of normal time here, Oleksandryia have made all of their changes, Polissya still have two changes left. If it remains level we will have 30 more minutes and if that still can't seperate the sides, we will have a penalty shootout.
80′
10 minutes left of normal time here, Oleksandryia have made all of their changes, Polissya still have two changes left. If it remains level we will have 30 more minutes and if that still can't seperate the sides, we will have a penalty shootout.
80′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Oleksandr Filippov
In
Artem Shulyanskyi
80′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Oleksandr Filippov
In
Artem Shulyanskyi
78′
Polissya have caused their first major threat. Batista makes a good run down the wing and plays a good cross to Nazarenko who takes a shot which its the post and then a rebound from Bristic goes just over the bar!
78′
Polissya have caused their first major threat. Batista makes a good run down the wing and plays a good cross to Nazarenko who takes a shot which its the post and then a rebound from Bristic goes just over the bar!
75′
15 minutes left of play and it somehow remains 0--0. Oleksandryia have not been taking their chances at all and Polissya are yet to cause any major threat to Oleksandryia. Both teams still have subs left and we will see if they make changes and how they could impact the game.
75′
15 minutes left of play and it somehow remains 0--0. Oleksandryia have not been taking their chances at all and Polissya are yet to cause any major threat to Oleksandryia. Both teams still have subs left and we will see if they make changes and how they could impact the game.
73′
Polissya Zhytomyr have struggled to settle into this second half, not really causing that much trouble so far. They've pushed forward a few times and have registered a few shots, but no major opportunities for them so far in this second half.
73′
Polissya Zhytomyr have struggled to settle into this second half, not really causing that much trouble so far. They've pushed forward a few times and have registered a few shots, but no major opportunities for them so far in this second half.
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
In
Artem Kozak
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
In
Artem Kozak
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Serhiy Lohinov
In
Artem Shabanov
71′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Serhiy Lohinov
In
Artem Shabanov
68′
HOW HAVE THEY NOT SCORED? Oleksandryia once AGAIN have another major opportunity. Kalyuzhnyi is looking to make an impact since coming on, and he does a good job of making a cross into the box, which Geovani gets a header on and its a great header to Chanturishvili, but his shot goes just wide!
68′
HOW HAVE THEY NOT SCORED? Oleksandryia once AGAIN have another major opportunity. Kalyuzhnyi is looking to make an impact since coming on, and he does a good job of making a cross into the box, which Geovani gets a header on and its a great header to Chanturishvili, but his shot goes just wide!
65′
Oleksandryia once again have a chance which goes begging. Chanturishvli takes a shot which forces Volynets to make a fantastic save, but once again he makes the mistake of not picking the ball up with 2 hands. As a result, Geovani receives the ball and plays it across the six yard box to Myshnyov who blasts it onto the crossbar and it is cleared away.
65′
Oleksandryia once again have a chance which goes begging. Chanturishvli takes a shot which forces Volynets to make a fantastic save, but once again he makes the mistake of not picking the ball up with 2 hands. As a result, Geovani receives the ball and plays it across the six yard box to Myshnyov who blasts it onto the crossbar and it is cleared away.
62′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Bohdan Lynednyev
In
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
62′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Bohdan Lynednyev
In
Vladyslav Nekhtiy
60′
An hour of play has gone by here in Kyiv, and the score remains goalless. No major chances yet so far for Polissya in this second half, but both teams have made a double change and the players are still looking to settle into this second half. It will be interesting to see how this final 30 minutes of normal time plays out.
60′
An hour of play has gone by here in Kyiv, and the score remains goalless. No major chances yet so far for Polissya in this second half, but both teams have made a double change and the players are still looking to settle into this second half. It will be interesting to see how this final 30 minutes of normal time plays out.
58′
Lucas Taylor makes a good pass down the wing to Nazarenko who attempts a cross but it gets blocked for a corner. The Polissya Zhytomyr fans are elecric!
58′
Lucas Taylor makes a good pass down the wing to Nazarenko who attempts a cross but it gets blocked for a corner. The Polissya Zhytomyr fans are elecric!
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Madison Julio
In
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Madison Julio
In
Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Kaspars Dubra
In
Theo Ndicka
56′
Substitution
Oleksandriya
Out
Kaspars Dubra
In
Theo Ndicka
52′
CLOSE FOR OLEKSANDRYIA! Myshnyov makes a good cross into the box and Geovani takes a shot which is saved by Volynets but its in the air and Filippov manages to get on the ball but Lucas Taylor makes a sliding tackle to get the ball away. Oleksandryia players and fans want a penalty as they believe it was a foul but the referee is having none of it.
52′
CLOSE FOR OLEKSANDRYIA! Myshnyov makes a good cross into the box and Geovani takes a shot which is saved by Volynets but its in the air and Filippov manages to get on the ball but Lucas Taylor makes a sliding tackle to get the ball away. Oleksandryia players and fans want a penalty as they believe it was a foul but the referee is having none of it.
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Yassin Fortune
In
Arielson
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Yassin Fortune
In
Arielson
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Tomer Yosefi
In
Facundo Batista
50′
Substitution
Polissya Zhytomyr
Out
Tomer Yosefi
In
Facundo Batista
49′
Kaspars Dubra
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Dubra is booked for another push on a player, this time being Hutsuylak. He was warned and lucky to get away without a booking for his last push, but this time he is booked.
49′
Kaspars Dubra
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Dubra is booked for another push on a player, this time being Hutsuylak. He was warned and lucky to get away without a booking for his last push, but this time he is booked.
46′
Oleksandryia off to a good start to this second half, making a good push forward. Geovani takes a shot but it's a routine save for Volynets.
46′
Oleksandryia off to a good start to this second half, making a good push forward. Geovani takes a shot but it's a routine save for Volynets.
45′
Polissya Zhytomyr get the second half underway. Both teams are now shooting infront of their own fans. How will this second half go?
Half 2
45′
Polissya Zhytomyr get the second half underway. Both teams are now shooting infront of their own fans. How will this second half go?
Half 2
A scrappy and tense first half comes to an end here in Kyiv as it remains goalless between the two sides. Both sides have had some great attempts and Polissya Zhytomyr even had a penalty, which was saved. The deadlock is still yet to be broken. It will be interesting to see how both sides approach the second half.
A scrappy and tense first half comes to an end here in Kyiv as it remains goalless between the two sides. Both sides have had some great attempts and Polissya Zhytomyr even had a penalty, which was saved. The deadlock is still yet to be broken. It will be interesting to see how both sides approach the second half.
HT: OLEKSANDRYIA 0-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
HT: OLEKSANDRYIA 0-0 POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR
50′
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Hutuslyak is booked for a foul on Geovani. He doesn't even attempt to win the ball, it's just a bad foul overall and is rightly booked.
50′
Oleksiy Hutsulyak
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
Hutuslyak is booked for a foul on Geovani. He doesn't even attempt to win the ball, it's just a bad foul overall and is rightly booked.
48′
No major chances have broken through so far in added time. Both sides seemingly just want half-time to come and not risk any potential threat of the other team counter-attacking.
48′
No major chances have broken through so far in added time. Both sides seemingly just want half-time to come and not risk any potential threat of the other team counter-attacking.
45′
The referee has indicated six added minutes. Will we find an opener before halftime?
45′
The referee has indicated six added minutes. Will we find an opener before halftime?
41′
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
SHEPELYEV IS LUCKY! Shepeylev is given a yellow card for an elbow on Mykhaylichenko. Polissya players and coaches are calling for a red card. The referee went to check VAR but it was determined that it was not an intentional elbow and as a result Shepelyev is just given a yellow card. Polissya are unhappy, but Shepelyev can count his lucky stars.
41′
Volodoymyr Shepelyev
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
SHEPELYEV IS LUCKY! Shepeylev is given a yellow card for an elbow on Mykhaylichenko. Polissya players and coaches are calling for a red card. The referee went to check VAR but it was determined that it was not an intentional elbow and as a result Shepelyev is just given a yellow card. Polissya are unhappy, but Shepelyev can count his lucky stars.
39′
Oleksandryia come close again with Julio making a good pass over the top to Geovani who makes a short cross into the six yard box to Filippov who hits the bar after a slight deflection off Lucas Taylor. The ball is then cleared away from danger from Chobotenko.
39′
Oleksandryia come close again with Julio making a good pass over the top to Geovani who makes a short cross into the six yard box to Filippov who hits the bar after a slight deflection off Lucas Taylor. The ball is then cleared away from danger from Chobotenko.
36′
However, the Oleksandryia corner comes to no avail as it is taken care of by Polissya Zhytomyr's defence.
36′
However, the Oleksandryia corner comes to no avail as it is taken care of by Polissya Zhytomyr's defence.
35′
Yevhen Volynets
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
The Polissya Zhytomyr Goalkeeper is booked for dissent. He claims that the ball went out for a goal-kick but the referee awards a corner for Oleksandryia. The Ukrainian expresses his disagreement with the referee and as a result is booked.
35′
Yevhen Volynets
Polissya Zhytomyr
Yellow card
The Polissya Zhytomyr Goalkeeper is booked for dissent. He claims that the ball went out for a goal-kick but the referee awards a corner for Oleksandryia. The Ukrainian expresses his disagreement with the referee and as a result is booked.
34′
Polissya Zhytomyr come close with Talles Costa taking a shot which hits the cross bar and then Bristic claims the rebound but shoots it wide.
34′
Polissya Zhytomyr come close with Talles Costa taking a shot which hits the cross bar and then Bristic claims the rebound but shoots it wide.
32′
Oleksandryia's Geovani was through on goal but was flagged for offside.
32′
Oleksandryia's Geovani was through on goal but was flagged for offside.
30′
The opening 30 minutes have been quite entertaining to say the least, with many close chances and a missed penalty, right now it's hard to determine which side will score first.
30′
The opening 30 minutes have been quite entertaining to say the least, with many close chances and a missed penalty, right now it's hard to determine which side will score first.
26′
Oleksandryia played an immediate counter attack after the penalty miss. Jose Hernandez uses his pace down the left wing and makes a long cross to Oleksandr Fillppov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a fantastic save to deny him.
26′
Oleksandryia played an immediate counter attack after the penalty miss. Jose Hernandez uses his pace down the left wing and makes a long cross to Oleksandr Fillppov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a fantastic save to deny him.
23′
Admir Bristric
Polissya Zhytomyr
Penalty missed
THE PENALTY IS SAVED!!!! Admir Bristic takes the shot bottom left and Shevchenko guesses the right way and
picks the ball up with two hands and the Oleksandryia crowd behind roars. It remains goalless in this Ukrainian Cup semi-final!
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Penalty saved
Myktya Shevchenko
Oleksandriya
23′
Admir Bristric
Polissya Zhytomyr
Penalty missed
THE PENALTY IS SAVED!!!! Admir Bristic takes the shot bottom left and Shevchenko guesses the right way and
picks the ball up with two hands and the Oleksandryia crowd behind roars. It remains goalless in this Ukrainian Cup semi-final!
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Penalty saved
Myktya Shevchenko
Oleksandriya
22′
Admir Bristic will step up for Polissya as he faces Shevchenko.
22′
Admir Bristic will step up for Polissya as he faces Shevchenko.
22′
VAR have confirmed it will be a penalty, and Dubra has received just a warning and no booking.
22′
VAR have confirmed it will be a penalty, and Dubra has received just a warning and no booking.
19′
PENALTY FOR POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR!! Kaspars Dubra pushes Admir Bristic to the ground and the referee points to the spot, it was a clear foul but VAR will have a quick check. No booking for Dubra as of right now.
19′
PENALTY FOR POLISSYA ZHYTOMYR!! Kaspars Dubra pushes Admir Bristic to the ground and the referee points to the spot, it was a clear foul but VAR will have a quick check. No booking for Dubra as of right now.
18′
Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Jose Hernandez is booked for a bad foul on Tomer Yosefi, Polissya now have a free kick from a dangerous position.
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Jose Hernandez
Oleksandriya
Yellow card
Jose Hernandez is booked for a bad foul on Tomer Yosefi, Polissya now have a free kick from a dangerous position.
16′
CLOSE!! The corner kick is taken by Myshnyov and Geovani gets a header which is dealt with by Volynets but he doesn't grab the ball and its back in the six yard box, where Chanturishvli attempts to shoot but Chobtenko puts a body in and Volynets manages to get the ball with 2 hands.
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CLOSE!! The corner kick is taken by Myshnyov and Geovani gets a header which is dealt with by Volynets but he doesn't grab the ball and its back in the six yard box, where Chanturishvli attempts to shoot but Chobtenko puts a body in and Volynets manages to get the ball with 2 hands.
14′
Geovani makes a great run beating majority of Polissya Zhytomyr's midfielders. He then continues and passes to Filippov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a save and it goes out for a corner.
14′
Geovani makes a great run beating majority of Polissya Zhytomyr's midfielders. He then continues and passes to Filippov who takes a shot but Volynets makes a save and it goes out for a corner.
12′
It looks like Madison Julio is back up and has signaled he is able to continue. We will resume with a drop ball from the spot of the foul, near the throw in line.
12′
It looks like Madison Julio is back up and has signaled he is able to continue. We will resume with a drop ball from the spot of the foul, near the throw in line.
10′
10 minutes have gone by in the semi-final. Despite a good start by Oleksandryia and registering the first shot, the final end of the 10 minutes have been all Polissya and they've nearly taken the lead as well. We will see how the rest of the game plays out after this short break.
10′
10 minutes have gone by in the semi-final. Despite a good start by Oleksandryia and registering the first shot, the final end of the 10 minutes have been all Polissya and they've nearly taken the lead as well. We will see how the rest of the game plays out after this short break.
09′
Oleksandryia's Madison Julio goes down after a challenge from Talles Costa. It looks like he is going to receive medical attention, the game has been temporarily paused and the players go to the sidelines for a drinks break.
09′
Oleksandryia's Madison Julio goes down after a challenge from Talles Costa. It looks like he is going to receive medical attention, the game has been temporarily paused and the players go to the sidelines for a drinks break.
06′
Admir Bristic once again takes a shot from range and its deflected off Kravchenko and Shevchenko easily picks the ball up with two hands.
06′
Admir Bristic once again takes a shot from range and its deflected off Kravchenko and Shevchenko easily picks the ball up with two hands.
04′
CLOSE! Polissya Zhytomyr THOUGHT they took the lead. A brilliant cross by Telles Costa to Admir Bristic and he heads it off the bar but Lucas Taylor is right there and has the chance to take the lead, but Lohinov puts a body in and the clearance is taken care of by Kravchenko.
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CLOSE! Polissya Zhytomyr THOUGHT they took the lead. A brilliant cross by Telles Costa to Admir Bristic and he heads it off the bar but Lucas Taylor is right there and has the chance to take the lead, but Lohinov puts a body in and the clearance is taken care of by Kravchenko.
02′
It's been a lively start to this semi-final in Kyiv. Oleksandryia have registered the first shot of the game, with Jose Hernandez taking a shot from range but going wide.
02′
It's been a lively start to this semi-final in Kyiv. Oleksandryia have registered the first shot of the game, with Jose Hernandez taking a shot from range but going wide.
00′
Oleksandryia get this Ukrainian Cup semi-final underway, they are shooting infront of Polissya's fans and Polissya are shooting infront of Oleksandryia's fans. Who will be playing Shakhtar Donetsk in the final?
Half 1
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Oleksandryia get this Ukrainian Cup semi-final underway, they are shooting infront of Polissya's fans and Polissya are shooting infront of Oleksandryia's fans. Who will be playing Shakhtar Donetsk in the final?
Half 1
The players have walked out to an electric atmosphere, with both sets of fans having amazing tifos and banners. The national anthem has been sung and now we are just moments away from kick-off!
The players have walked out to an electric atmosphere, with both sets of fans having amazing tifos and banners. The national anthem has been sung and now we are just moments away from kick-off!
The warm-ups and pre-match preparations have been completed and the players have gone back into the changing rooms and the fans are now getting themselves ready for the banners and tifos.
The warm-ups and pre-match preparations have been completed and the players have gone back into the changing rooms and the fans are now getting themselves ready for the banners and tifos.
Whereas Polissya Zhytomyr have completely changed their formation for todays game. Instead of using their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, they are using a 3-5-2 formation. They also make three changes from their 4-4 draw with Karpaty Lviv, with Yassin Fortune, Tomer Yosefi and Oleksandr Nazarenko returning to the Starting XI due to the change in formation. Whether this will be their permenant formation from now on or if it just for this game, we don't know.
Whereas Polissya Zhytomyr have completely changed their formation for todays game. Instead of using their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, they are using a 3-5-2 formation. They also make three changes from their 4-4 draw with Karpaty Lviv, with Yassin Fortune, Tomer Yosefi and Oleksandr Nazarenko returning to the Starting XI due to the change in formation. Whether this will be their permenant formation from now on or if it just for this game, we don't know.
Oleksandryia remain unchanged from their 2-1 win against Zorya Luhansk last weekend. Following their guarantee of European football, they will want to maintain that momentum going into this game. The only changes are on the bench, Theo Ndicka returns from a 2 game suspension for dissent and is back on the bench. Yermakov returns to the bench following an injury, and is back to being the back up GK.
Oleksandryia remain unchanged from their 2-1 win against Zorya Luhansk last weekend. Following their guarantee of European football, they will want to maintain that momentum going into this game. The only changes are on the bench, Theo Ndicka returns from a 2 game suspension for dissent and is back on the bench. Yermakov returns to the bench following an injury, and is back to being the back up GK.
Polissya Zhytomyr Starting XI (3-5-2) - Volynets, Mykhaylichenko, Chobotenko, Taylor, Costa, Fortune, Hutsulyak, Lynednyev, Yosefi, Bristic, Nazarenko SUBS: Kudryk, Hadroj, Sarapiy, Maisuradze, Svystun, Arielson, Nekhtiy, Batista, Schebetun
Polissya Zhytomyr Starting XI (3-5-2) - Volynets, Mykhaylichenko, Chobotenko, Taylor, Costa, Fortune, Hutsulyak, Lynednyev, Yosefi, Bristic, Nazarenko SUBS: Kudryk, Hadroj, Sarapiy, Maisuradze, Svystun, Arielson, Nekhtiy, Batista, Schebetun
Oleksandryia Starting XI (4-1-3-2) - Shevchenko, Hernandez, Kravchenko, Lohinov, Dubra, Julio, Shepelyev, Myshnyov, Geovani, Fillippov, Chanturishvli SUBS: Alvina, Yermakov, Ndicka, Shabanov, Fomba, Kalyuzhnyi, Yearwood, Kozak, Shulyanskyi
Oleksandryia Starting XI (4-1-3-2) - Shevchenko, Hernandez, Kravchenko, Lohinov, Dubra, Julio, Shepelyev, Myshnyov, Geovani, Fillippov, Chanturishvli SUBS: Alvina, Yermakov, Ndicka, Shabanov, Fomba, Kalyuzhnyi, Yearwood, Kozak, Shulyanskyi
This will be the 19th meeting of these two clubs and the second meeting in the Ukrainian Cup, which was played in 2000, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-0. The majority of their meetings have been in the Ukrainian First League, the second tier. Oleksandryia have won 8 games, Polissya have won 4 games and there has been 6 draws. Their previous meeting was on 30 November 2024, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-1 at home.
This will be the 19th meeting of these two clubs and the second meeting in the Ukrainian Cup, which was played in 2000, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-0. The majority of their meetings have been in the Ukrainian First League, the second tier. Oleksandryia have won 8 games, Polissya have won 4 games and there has been 6 draws. Their previous meeting was on 30 November 2024, which saw Oleksandryia win 3-1 at home.
Meanwhile Polissya Zhytomyr have relied on penalties quite a lot to make it here. In the Third round they beat Ukrainian National League side FC Uzzhorod 2-1 away and then beat Desna Chernihiv from the First League away winning 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Then in the Quarterfinals, they beat LNZ Cherkasy 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Semi-finals of the Cup for the first time in their history.
Meanwhile Polissya Zhytomyr have relied on penalties quite a lot to make it here. In the Third round they beat Ukrainian National League side FC Uzzhorod 2-1 away and then beat Desna Chernihiv from the First League away winning 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Then in the Quarterfinals, they beat LNZ Cherkasy 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Semi-finals of the Cup for the first time in their history.
Oleksandriya so far have had a great campaign in this Ukrainian Cup edition. They beat Second League side FC Lviv 4-2 in the Third round at home. They then beat fellow UPL side Chornomorets Odesa 3-1 also at home. In the Quarterfinals, they were drawn away to Dynamo Kyiv, and won 4-2 after extra time.
Oleksandriya so far have had a great campaign in this Ukrainian Cup edition. They beat Second League side FC Lviv 4-2 in the Third round at home. They then beat fellow UPL side Chornomorets Odesa 3-1 also at home. In the Quarterfinals, they were drawn away to Dynamo Kyiv, and won 4-2 after extra time.
Hello and welcome to this live commentary of the second Ukrainian Cup semi-final between Oleksandryia and Polissya Zhytomyr.
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Hello and welcome to this live commentary of the second Ukrainian Cup semi-final between Oleksandryia and Polissya Zhytomyr.
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Oleksandriya
Polissya Zhytomyr
History of the matchup:1 match
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Yellow cards
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