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First League. "Prikarpattia", "Mariupol", and "Poltava" are getting closer to the "championship" group
As the first stage of the First League championship nears completion, the intrigue in the battle for top five spots in the groups is gradually fading.
The football players of "Karpat" once again took the upper hand against "Podillya", just as they did in the first round. Photo: FC "Podillya"
The intrigue is gradually disappearing as the first stage of the First League championship nears its end in the fight for top four spots in the groups. "Prykarpattia" has strengthened their chances by ending "Epitsentr's" three-match winning streak away from home. By the way, Ivano-Frankivtsi took the lead after goalkeeper Roman Zhmurak scored an own goal.
Podolians were not planning to lose at home and added some twists, forcing "Prykarpattia" to sign a draw agreement — 1:1. However, Ivano-Frankivtsi are heading home in good spirits as their competitor, "Bukovyna," suffered a heavy defeat in Volochysk — 0:3. Now, the footballers of "Prykarpattia" need only play an away night match against "Agrobusiness" to continue playing in the "championship" group.
In Group B, "Metallurh" needed to definitely win against the city team to catch up with FSK "Mariupol." However, this did not work out for Mikitin's wards — a 0-0 draw was recorded. In the last round, it is enough for "Mariupol" and "Poltava" to play an away night match as well to continue their fight for promotion in class.
