FC Dynamo Kyiv faced FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih away in the Ukrainian Premier League matchday 24 game.
When the teams took the field, the home side started from the spot, showing that they would definitely give a fight to the leader. In particular, in the opening minutes, Dynamo defenders blocked the strike by Tverdokhlib while Neshcheret coped with a free kick from Ilic.
Dynamo gradually pushed the game away from their goal, while actively using the flanks in the attack, but Kryvbas defenders acted reliably. EGenerally, they didn’t let Kyivans create much early in the first half.E
Eventually the White-Blues opened the score in the 35th minute as they used their first opportunity of the game. Shaparenko sent Dubinchak down the left wing, Vladyslav crossed and Yarmolenko finished at the far post – 0:1.
Right before the break the teams exchanged chances. Popov sent the ball over the crossbar with a header after corner. Sosah attempted decently as well, but Neshcheret was there.
The second half started with another opportunity for Kryvbas. Teammates sent Sosah towards the goal, but Neshcheret coped with that.
Home side got more active halfway through the second half which caused visitors troubles. Poniedielnik attempted from distance, Neshcheret parried in front of himself, but Kuzyk missed with a follow-up. Then Shaparenko lost possession in the midfield, Sosah rushed towards the goal and was fouled against by Popov. Referee checked with VAR and sent Denys off.
Still the White-Blues found their chance to increase the lead even being outnumbered. In the 73rd minute Dubinchak found Vanat with a long ball and Vladyslav sent it into the corner – 0:2.
Still it wasn’t over as Kryvbas really wanted to gladden their fans. Kuzyk attempted from inside the box – Neshcheret parried. Poniedielnik tried with a header, but goalkeeper saved again.
Anyway it’s 2:0 for Dynamo, so Kyivans continue leading the league table.
UPL. Matchday 24
Kryvbas – Dynamo – 0:2
12.04.2025. Kryvyi Rih, Hirnyk Stadium
Kryvbas: Klishchuk, Poniedielnik, Konate (Bandeira, 46), Romanchuk, Dibango, Ilic (Vakulko, 80), Ikenna, Kuzyk (Kamenskyi, 79), Tverdokhlib, Zaderaka (Ndombasi, 46), Sosah (Mulyk, 85).
Dynamo: Neshcheret, Karavayev, Popov, Mykhavko, Dubinchak, Mykhailenko, Shaparenko (Pikhalionok), Yarmolenko (Bilovar, 70), Buialskyi (Brazhko, 70), Kabayev (Voloshyn, 78), Vanat (Guerrero, 80).
Goals: Yarmolenko (35), Vanat (74).
Booked: Zaderaka (29), Konate (33), Bandeira (76) – Yarmolenko (38), Shaparenko (72), Brazhko (79), Mykhavko (85).
Sent off: Popov (67).
