Second League. Buzova increases her lead over pursuers, while Podoliani end their three-match unbeaten streak
It seems that the football players from Buzhova are seriously intent on improving their class.
The football players from "Niva" in Buzhova confidently overcame resistance from their Vinnitsa teammates, increasing their lead over pursuers. Photo FC "Niva" (Vinnitsa)
It seems that the football players from Buzova are seriously aiming to improve their class. Despite being newcomers to the league among champions, they confidently navigate through the tournament.
The latest test for Karpenko's wards was against veterans of the PFL — fellow clubmates from Vinnytsia. The only thing that managed to escape Buzova’s clutches was not allowing the home team’s striker, Ivan Somov, to score. However, in Buzova there is someone else who can dazzle now — without him. In the middle of the first half, it was Somov who started an attack, passing to Yevgeny Yarmak, from whose pass Volodymyr Timenko opened the scoring. And just before halftime Ivan Skliarenko scored a long-range shot — 2:0.
In the second half, the rivalry unfolded along similar lines. The fact that the hosts did not extend their lead is due to them as well, since they failed to capitalize on several goal-scoring opportunities. Buzova increases its gap from pursuers, while Podillya interrupts their three-match unbeaten streak.
Credit should also be given to the players of "Real Pharma," who recorded a third consecutive victory. The head coach of the next opponent, Hushtyans, Volodymyr Tychkin somewhat surprised with his starting lineup, in which there was no place for brothers Petr and Ivan Lutsivs, who at the beginning of the season delighted with aggressiveness in attack. Nevertheless, even without them, it was precisely Zakarpattians who took the lead early on. After a flank pass, Vadim Mertseiev scored low — 0:1. The Odessites made every effort to quickly restore parity, but achieved their goal only before halftime when Serhiy Platunov converted a penalty.
Events unfolded with varying success even in the second half. However, the last word was for the Odessites: Maxim Iugumenov's shot from outside the penalty area forced the visiting goalkeeper Vladyslav Levanydov to capitulate — 2:1. The wards of Yuri Kulysh are now closing in on "Chayka," which occupies second place. By the way, next round on October 16th, "Real Pharma" will visit "Chayka."
