Oleg Lukianenko's wards started a mini-tournament in the Croatian city of Omis with a draw against Portuguese "Sporting" (2:2).

Today, the Ukrainian team faced "Olmissum," the group hosts. The Croatians took the lead as early as the first minute. However, our boys immediately set out to catch up and had many opportunities to do so, especially after halftime. Sariy, Pedyaš, and Žurba could have scored.

Everything was decided in the final minute when the Ukrainians dared to play with five outfield players. Pedyaš scored twice within 54 seconds, and then, when the Croatians went all out without a goalkeeper, our goalkeeper Suhov sealed the deal with two empty-net goals. Thus, the victory of the Ukrainian champion is 4:1.

The third match of the main round "HIT" will be held on October 28 against Kazakhstani "Aytu" (kickoff at 5 p.m. Kyiv time).

But already now we can state that "HIT" qualifies to the elite round prematurely, as this right is granted to three group participants, and our club will not drop below third place.

UEFA Champions League 2023/2024. Main Round. Group 1

October 26, 2023

"Olmissum" (Croatia) — "HIT" (Ukraine) — 1:4 (1:0)

Goals: Kustura (1) — Pedyaš (37, 38), Suhov (39, 39).

"Olmissum": Rozga — Kustura, Bukovec, Jurlina, Vanga; Čizmić, Hrstić, Žilić, A. Juretić, J. Juretić, Kolobaric, Sekulić, Stojanović, Sirović.

"HIT": Suhov — Zhuk, Ponočovnyj, Černjavskyj, Sariy; Kravec, Lifer, Smetanenko, Melnik, Podlyuk, Žurba, Šeremet, Pedyaš, Abakšin.

Warned: Sekulić (13), Kustura (15) — Černjavskyj (19), Šeremet (37).

Sent off: Sekulić (37, second warning).

"Ayt" (Kazakhstan) — "Sporting" (Portugal) — 1:6

Standings

October 28, 2023

"HIT" — "Ayt" (5 p.m.)

"Olmissum" — "Sporting" (9 p.m.)

Match start times are in Kyiv time.

Elite round draw: November 2.

Elite round: November 28 — December 3.

Final stage draw: will be announced later.

Final stage: March 2/3 and May 4/5, 2024.

Dates may change.

Format

Main round (October 24—29)

Path A 

This path includes the current champion, "Palma," the next eleven top clubs in the ranking, and teams ranked from 16th to 19th. Teams are divided into four groups of four each. The three best teams from each group advance to the elite round.

Path B

This path includes clubs ranked 12—15 and 20—22, as well as winners of the previous round. Teams are divided into four groups of four each. Group winners advance to the elite round.

Elite round (November 28 — December 3) 

Sixteen clubs will be divided into four groups of four each. The draw will take place on November 2. Seeding will be confirmed before the draw. Group winners advance to the final stage.

Final tournament

This is a knockout tournament involving four teams, held at one venue in March 2024. The location and exact dates will be announced later.