2025/2026 Ukraine Cup Final Match
The Ukraine Cup final for the 2025/2026 season is set for May 20, 2026, in Lviv. Chernihiv and Dynamo will compete for the trophy. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Arena Lviv stadium. The match will be broadcast live on UPL.TV. This final marks a key moment in Ukrainian football, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike.
Semifinal Results and Road to the Final
Both teams delivered strong performances in the semifinals. Dynamo defeated Bukovyna from Chernivtsi, with forward Ponomarenko scoring twice and winger Voloshin adding a goal. Chernihiv, on the other hand, overcame Metalist 1925 from Kharkiv.
In that match, Chernihiv midfielder Shushko received a straight red card, complicating matters for his side. Metalist 1925 created several scoring opportunities but failed to convert, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.
- Kaliuzhnyi opened the scoring in this match.
- Chernihiv defender Shapoval successfully converted his penalty.
- Chernihiv's goalkeeper outplayed Antiukh from the spot.
- Midfielder Shalfieiev netted his penalty kick.
- The next penalty takers, Baptistella and Teplyakov, also held their nerve.
- Metalist 1925 midfielder Arevalo missed, hitting the post.
- Visiting midfielder Porokhnia also failed to score, firing over the bar.
- Goalkeeper Tatarenko saved a shot from Mba.
- Chernihiv center-back Zenchenko sent his team to the final by beating Varakuta from the spot.
As a result, the Ukraine Cup final promises to be an exciting showdown between Chernihiv and Dynamo, taking place on May 20, 2026, in Lviv.
This final match will be a major event not only for the clubs but also for their fans, who eagerly anticipate this clash. Both teams showcased impressive form in the semifinals, and their battle for the trophy is expected to be intense and emotional. The Ukraine Cup final traditionally draws substantial media coverage and fan interest, making it one of the most significant fixtures on the country's football calendar.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming final, Dynamo faces a potential setback with the possible absence of their top scorer, which could significantly impact their chances against Chernihiv. This development adds another layer of intrigue to an already thrilling matchup.