The spring part of the season starts in the third-ranked division on March 22, following the winter league. Today at 14:00, the leader, "Zviazhele," will face "Kremen-2."

Tomorrow "Ruh-2" will host "Trostyanets," while on March 24 matches between "Real Pharma" — "YUKSA," "Druzhba" — "Locomotive," and "Skala 1911" — "Niva" will take place.

"«Metallurh-2»" decided to stop participating in the league due to financial difficulties.

We remind you that after the results of the games, the winner advances a class, while teams finishing second and third will play transitional matches with clubs occupying 17th and 16th places in the first league.

According to experts, the main battle for top positions will unfold between "Zviazhele," FC "YUKSA," "Druzhba," and "Chayka."

The team from Zhytomyr region was left by head coach Serhiy Shyshchenko and the best scorer Denis Ndouke, who moved to elite "Polesye." Near the helm of "city dwellers" will be Mykola Hibaluk in the coming months, counting on late March newcomers — Brazilian foreigner Wendell, Congolese Borel Tomandzoto, and Norwegian George Lewis, who has experience playing for English Arsenal U-23.

On the other hand, "YUKSA" bolstered its ranks with several foreigners, now totaling six in their squad. They are unknown to a wide audience of fans but dream alongside other coach Mykola Tymbal's players to be in the spotlight.

Footballers from "Niva" completed all stages of preparation in Vinnytsia at their new training base. However, they played all friendlies on artificial turf, taking on, for example, first league "Mariupol" — 4:2. We will see how the team performs on grass.

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