The day before the final match of the VBET Cup of Ukraine-2024/2025 between "Shakhtar" and "Dynamo," which ended with Donets' victory in a penalty shootout, 13–14 May saw the UAF host the "Children's Four Cup" in Zhytomyr — a bright tournament for teams of the U-13 age category (born in 2012).

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This tournament was not only an opportunity for young footballers to showcase their skills but also a gift of unforgettable atmosphere — the spirit of competition, emotions, and team spirit.

Four teams participated in the games whose senior clubs reached the semi-finals of the VBET Cup of Ukraine-2024/2025:

— SDYUSSHOR "Polesia" (Zhytomyr);

— FC "Shakhtar" (Donetsk);

— KZ DYUSSh "Bukovyna" (Chernivtsi);

— FC "Dynamo" (Kyiv).

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"Children's Four Cup 2025"

Semifinals

FC "Shakhtar" (Donetsk) — SDYUSSHOR "Polesia" (Zhytomyr) — 4:0

FC "Dynamo" (Kyiv) — KZ DYUSSh "Bukovyna" (Chernivtsi) — 2:0

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Match for Third Place

SDYUSSHOR "Polesia" (Zhytomyr) — KZ DYUSSh "Bukovyna" (Chernivtsi) — 1:0

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Final

FC "Shakhtar" (Donetsk) — FC "Dynamo" (Kyiv) — 4:0

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The ceremony to award the winners and participants of the tournament took place just minutes before the start of the VBET Cup of Ukraine-2024/2025 final at Zhytomyr's Central Stadium. Medals and prizes were presented by First Vice President of the UAF Artem Stoyanov, Vice President of the UAF and head coach of the national team Serhiy Rebrov, and legendary Ukrainian footballer Oleg Luzhny, Chairman of the Professional Football Committee of the UAF.