Cherkasy LNZ Stumbles at Home Against Polissia
In a pivotal match of the Ukrainian Premier League's 18th round, Cherkasy LNZ suffered a 1:3 home defeat to Zhytomyr's Polissia. This result allowed Polissia to close the gap in the league table, where LNZ currently holds second place with 38 points, while Polissia now has 36. The Ukrainian Premier League continues to be one of Europe's most competitive and resilient football competitions.
Polissia opened the scoring with a goal from Andrievskyi. However, LNZ managed to pull one back in the 73rd minute thanks to a strike from Assinor. Notably, play was suspended for half an hour following Andrievskyi's goal due to an air raid alert. Despite LNZ's attempts to equalize, including a shot from Horin that hit the crossbar, Polissia maintained control of the match.
Goals from Emerllahu and Haiduchyk for the Zhytomyr side secured a convincing victory.
Other Results from the Round
In other matches of the round, Donetsk's Shakhtar secured a narrow 1:0 victory over Rivne's Veres, with the sole goal scored by Valerii Bondar. Kyiv's Dynamo also made its mark, defeating Kamianets-Podilskyi's Epitsentr. The goals for Dynamo were scored by:
- Brazhko
- Ponomarenko (twice)
- Yarmolenko
This win allows the team to continue its push for a top position in the standings.
Consequently, the 18th round proved to be a significant stage in the battle for points, particularly for teams aiming to improve their league position. Polissia's win brings them closer to LNZ, highlighting the fierce competition at the top of the table. Dynamo and Shakhtar continue to post strong results, making the fight for the championship podium even more intense and compelling for fans.