The match 'Kryvbas' — 'Dynamo' on April 26, 2026, was the highest-scoring in the history of Ukraine

The match of the 25th round of the UPL between «Kryvbas» and «Dynamo» on April 26, 2026 became the highest-scoring in the history of the Ukrainian championship. The teams scored 11 goals, and the Kyivans snatched victory after a dramatic comeback. This is reported by BBC Ukraine.

The match Kryvbas - Dynamo 2026: how the record was set

The game ended with a score of 6:5 in favor of «Dynamo». After the first half, the Kyivans were losing 1:4, but in the second half of the match, they were able to turn the tide of the game.

Match chronology:

• first half — 1:4 in favor of «Kryvbas»;

• second half — «Dynamo» reduced the deficit to 4:5;

• final — comeback and victory 6:5.

In total, 11 goals in the match became a new record for the Ukrainian championships. The previous achievement — 10 goals — was recorded eight times, most recently in 2023.

UPL 2026 record: heroes and key moments

A separate record was set by Kryvbas midfielder Gleiker Mendoza, who scored four goals against «Dynamo» in the first half. This is the first case in the history of independent Ukraine where one player achieved such a result in a match against the Kyivans.

A decisive role in the comeback was played by Andriy Yarmolenko. He scored the last two goals, including the winner in the 87th minute after a combination involving Shaparenko.

The referees additionally checked the episode through VAR for offside, but no violation was recorded, and the goal was awarded.

Currently, «Dynamo» is in third place in the standings with 47 points, while «Kryvbas» is seventh. «Shakhtar» leads with 57 points, followed by LNZ Cherkasy and «Dynamo».