Illichivets joined the Ukrainian Vyshcha Liha in the 1997/1998 season and was previously called FC Metalurh Mariupol. The name of the club was changed to Illichivets during the winter break in the 2002/2003 season. The first match against Dynamo was held in 1997 August 4th. It was ended with the White-Вlues’ victory 3:0. The most significant result was achieved in Kyiv in 1999/2000 as Dynamo defeated Illichivets (Metalurh) 6:1.
Overall, twenty-two games between the two teams were played in the Ukrainian Championship. For the moment Dynamo’s run against Illichivets comprises 20 wins and two draws, with the goal difference of 51:12.
The most prolific Dynamo strikers in the matches against Illichivets (Metalurh) are Serhiy Rebrov, Florin Cernat and Maksim Shatskikh. Each of them managed to score 4 goals in the rivals’ net. Best strikers from Mariupol are Volodymyr Braila and Eduard Tsikhmeistruk, with each scoring two goals.
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