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First League. More setbacks for __NAME_Agrobusiness__ and __NAME_Poltava__, expected acceleration for __NAME_Metalist_1925__
It seems that "Agrobusiness" and "Poltava," who took the lead from the first rounds, lacked a deep bench of reserves for determining the winter champion.
The players of "METALIST 1925" climbed above "VICTORIE" and strengthened their chances in the fight for a place in the UPL. Photo FC "METALIST 1925"
It seems that "Agrobusiness" and "Poltava," who took the lead from the first rounds, lacked a deep bench of substitutes before determining the winter champion. This can explain why these teams disappointed in their last matches.
Depth allows Podolyans and Poltavans not to worry about their place in the "championship" group, but the task of rising in class has become more difficult. Especially since their leadership served as a significant motivator for opponents and forced them to act with maximum focus.
And so, in the decisive round, group A leader "Agrobusiness" faced stubborn resistance from one of the outsiders, "Niva." Only at the start did Podolyans dictate terms; their grenadier Voytikhovskyy could have marked his presence but missed from a favorable position. However, guests gradually, thanks to skillful selection in the middle zone, pushed the game away from their goalposts and increasingly boldly counterattacked. And only goalkeeper Pidkivka of the hosts had to save his team after shots by Sidun and Doroshenko.
Terpelians scored immediately after halftime when Ryznyk hit the ninth spot. Only under pressure did Podolyans regain initiative, but it was guest goalkeeper Olkhovyy who kept the winning score at 1-0.
And in group B, footballers of "Poltava" managed to lose points against "Kremen," which is significantly behind. Indeed, the team from Kremenchuk could have scored first. Hosts had a total advantage only in the last minutes of the match, but "Kremen" stood firm — 0-0.
Of course, failures of favorites immediately benefited their pursuers. Already for the fifth time in a row, "Metalist 1925" celebrated victory over "Victoria," which allowed it to strengthen its position in the battle for first place in group B. The only goal in the match was scored by Borychuk.
Not lagging behind is FC "YUKSA," which inflicted defeat on "Dinazu," which once again found itself in the relegation zone — 2-0.
And after today's draw with a score of 1-0 between "Epicenter" and "Kudryvka" against "Prikarpatya" and "Mariupol," respectively, the battle for winter champion has become even more intense.
