August 20-21, on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day, a charitable football tournament took place at the "Youth" stadium in Chernihiv, initiated by the Chernihiv Oblast Football Association with the support of the Coordination Headquarters of the Ukrainian Football Association and the Ukrainian Association of Electronic Football.

The tournament was organized to raise funds for the reconstruction of buildings and infrastructure in settlements of the Chernihiv region that suffered destruction as a result of Russia's full-scale military invasion.

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Eight teams participated in the competition: the General Police Directorate and Prosecutor's Office, the Academy of Penitentiary Service, "Chernihiv Polytechnic" and "Chernihiv College," coaches from "Desna" and "Youth" Sports School for Young Athletes, as well as representatives of electronic football. The tournament was held under street football rules in a "6 x 6" format.

The victory in the charitable tournament went to the team of the Academy of Penitentiary Service, which overcame their opponents from "Chernihiv College" in the final match.

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"These funds will go towards rebuilding homes for people who were left without shelter during the aggression. We will purchase materials and transfer them to the 'Dobrobat' battalion," — said after the conclusion of football battles, head of the Chernihiv Oblast Football Association Hennadiy Prokopovich.

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Also, during the award ceremony, President of the Ukrainian Association of Electronic Football Vladyslav Shovkouskyi, together with organizers, presented trophies and individual awards to winners and participants, as well as FIFA 22 player cards from Ukraine's national team.