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Poltava Arena
Spectators: 6731 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 5) Tykhon Shkred fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zakhar Dekhtyaruk having to interfere. Stanislav Lubenets sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zakhar Dekhtyaruk was a little too slow when Tykhon Shkred got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 21st minute. The score was now 1-0. 29 minutes into the match, Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's goalkeeper Zakhar Dekhtyaruk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Stanislav Lubenets. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's goalkeeper Zakhar Dekhtyaruk, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Stanislav Lubenets in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zakhar Dekhtyaruk, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 32 minutes into the match, Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's goal looked a bit too open when Stanislav Lubenets came free, but Zakhar Dekhtyaruk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Stanislav Lubenets got free with Zakhar Dekhtyaruk in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 38 minutes into the match, Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's goalkeeper Zakhar Dekhtyaruk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Stanislav Lubenets. Tykhon Shkred sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tykhon Shkred in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zakhar Dekhtyaruk saved Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Zakhar Dekhtyaruk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stanislav Lubenets, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. After 54 minutes, Stanislav Lubenets made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's Zakhar Dekhtyaruk tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Tykhon Shkred received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Zakhar Dekhtyaruk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stanislav Lubenets in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zakhar Dekhtyaruk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's Zakhar Dekhtyaruk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stanislav Lubenets in the 63rd minute of play. Tykhon Shkred sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st minute Tykhon Shkred shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zakhar Dekhtyaruk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stanislav Lubenets fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zakhar Dekhtyaruk having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stanislav Lubenets in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zakhar Dekhtyaruk saved Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Tykhon Shkred managed to get in a good position for a shot. Poltava Naftovyk's supporters rose to their feet, but Tykhon Shkred was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zakhar Dekhtyaruk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's zone, Stanislav Lubenets stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zakhar Dekhtyaruk came out of the goal and Stanislav Lubenets tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tykhon Shkred received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Zakhar Dekhtyaruk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 95 minutes, Stanislav Lubenets made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Ordzhonikidze Lokomotyv's Zakhar Dekhtyaruk tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the referee ended the match the Poltava Naftovyk players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.