Viktor Mykita: "Football during war has become a form of rehabilitation for defenders and a foundation for community development."
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Viktor Mykita: "Football during war has become a form of rehabilitation for defenders and a foundation for community development."
In Uzhhorod, the 28th Congress of the Ukrainian Football Association began.
UAFA opened new football pitches "FIFA Arena" in Lviv
Euro 2026 Qualification (WU-19): Ukraine Barely Edged Out Sweden
The final of the Vbet Cup of Ukraine-2025/2026 will take place on May 20 at the Lviv Arena
UAFA and UPL clubs unite efforts for reforming the refereeing corps
Men’s national teams
Women’s national teams
Ukraine’s national futsal teams
Other national teams
News categories
Today, Shakhtar Donetsk played their third match of the Champions League in London, which is being held in its new format for the first time.
After a draw in the first match against Bologna (0:0) and a loss to Atalanta in the second round (0:3), the Orange and Blacks faced Arsenal in a tough away game in the English capital.
Both halves were highly competitive, with plenty of chances for both teams. In the 29th minute, the hosts managed to break the deadlock. Martinelli cut in from the left wing, entered the penalty area, and after a second attempt, struck the near post. The ball ricocheted off the post and then off Riznyk, crossing the goal line for an own goal. In the closing stages, Shakhtar applied some pressure on the English side but couldn’t salvage the game.

Photo by Shakhtar.com
Notably, Riznyk saved a penalty in the second half. Among Shakhtar's players, several from the Ukraine national team featured, including Konoplya, Bondar, Matviyenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov, and Zubkov (who was substituted in the 64th minute).
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Arsenal’s versatile Ukrainian player, remained on the bench for the entire match.
2024/25 Champions League. League Stage. Matchday 3
Arsenal (England) - Shakhtar (Ukraine) - 1:0
Goal: Riznyk (29’ own goal).
In the 77th minute, Trossard (Arsenal) missed a penalty (saved by goalkeeper).
Arsenal: Raya, White (Merino, 46), Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori (Lewis-Skelly, 71), Rice, Partey, Trossard (Jorginho, 88), Jesus (Sterling, 68), Martinelli, Havertz.
Shakhtar: Riznyk, Konoplya, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedro Henrique, Kryskiv, Bondarenko (Marlon, 87), Sudakov, Zubkov (Pedrinho, 64), Eginaldo (Traore, 84), Sikan (Kevin, 64).
Referee: Benoît Bastien (France).
Booked: White (34), Martinelli (84) – Pedro Henrique (90+6).
October 22. London. Emirates Stadium.
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