Ukrainian Cup. Shakhtar proved stronger than Dynamo in the 11-meter series

07.04.2019 21:43

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The draw brought the two best clubs of the country into two stages before the decisive match, which added tension and excitement to this stage of the cup tournament.

And if in Premier League Shakhtar's distance from the main competitor is seven points, which gives him hope for a calm finish, the Ukrainian Cup was a great opportunity for Dynamo to leave positive memories of the season.

Marlos appeared in the starting lineup of the Pitmen, who finally recovered from injury. Instead, Buyalskyi only got to the reserve in Kyiv due to illness, which allowed Garmash to get out of the first minutes. It was Denis who was lucky to open the score in the match. Mykolenko extended the ball to the opponent's goal, Verbych and Shaparenko were covered by Shakhtar's defenders, but Garmash, who was attacking at the second pace, punched Pyatov from outside the penalty area.

Having missed, Donetsk took up space for a while, while Dynamo was able to counterattack. Tsygankov and Shaparenko both overcame the resistance of the opponents, passing on the right flank, but Mykola's shot was weak. In the 21st minute, Shakhtar's pressure led to a powerful blow to Tyson's crossbar. But later the Kyivans themselves began to organize massive attacks and even had the opportunity to increase the difference in the score. Shortly before the break, Tsygankov shot from the penalty spot. There was also a threatening corner with a dangerous final blow Kendzora.

After the break, Solomon, who came on as a substitute, gave Shakhtar a new impetus. The Israeli himself dangerously punched and assisted Moraes. The best scorer of the Ukrainian championship in the second half came out of the shadows and regularly disturbed his former teammate Boyko. And in the end the forward achieved his goal. Tyson pressed Kadar, made him make a mistake and passed to Junior, who equalized the score.

At the end of the game time, the Pitmen gained a numerical advantage: Garmash was removed due to undisciplined behavior. But soon the parity was restored: the second yellow card was given to another goal scorer - Moraes. Opponents spent the remaining match until the end of regular time - the price of error was too high. In extra time, Dynamo attacked more sharply, but the score did not change, and the final clarification of the relationship was postponed to a series of 11-meter, which was better performed by the miners.

The players of the national team of Ukraine whom Andrey Shevchenko summoned for the gathering before March matches national team, participated in the game in the composition of both opponents. These are Pitmen Petrov, Bolbat (yellow card), Krivtsov, Kovalenko, Stepanenko (yellow card replaced in the 91st minute), Marlos (replaced in the 68th minute), Moraes (goal and two yellows that turned into red) and Dynamo players Boyko, Mykolenko, Burda (yellow card), Shepelev (yellow card), Shaparenko (replaced in the 82nd minute, yellow card), Tsygankov, Buyalsky (replaced in the 82nd minute, yellow card).

Ukrainian Cup. Quarterfinals

Shakhtar (Donetsk) - Dynamo (Kyiv) - 1: 1 (on penalties - 4: 3)

Goals: Moraes (57) - Garmash (9).

Penalty Series: 1: 0 - Ismaili, 1: 1 - Tsygankov, 1: 1 - Solomon (goalkeeper), 1: 2 - Sidcley, 2: 2 - Maicon, 2: 3 - Kendzora, 3: 3 - Wellington Nem, 3: 3 - Mykolenko (goalkeeper), 4: 3 - Kovalenko, 4: 3 - Shepelev (goalkeeper).

Shakhtar: Pyatov, Bolbat, Khocholava, Krivtsov, Ismail, Kovalenko, Stepanenko (Maicon, 91), Marlos (Wellington Nem, 68), Alan Patrick (Solomon, 46), Tyson (k), Moraes.

Substitutions: Shevchenko, Matvienko, Malyshev, Kayode.

Trainer: Paulo Fonseca.

Dynamo: Boyko, Kadar, Mykolenko, Burda, Kendzhora, Sidkley, Shepelev, Garmash, Shaparenko (Buyalsky, 80), Tsygankov (k), Verbich.

Substitutions: Buschan, Sidorchuk, Rusyn, Andrievsky, Shabanov, Smirny.

Trainer: Alexander Khatskevich.

Kharkiv. USC Metalist. 29 112 spectators Referee - Kozyryatsky MS (Zaporizhzhia), assistant referees - Войтюк О.М. (Zaporozhye), Volodin VV (Kherson), fourth official - Монзуль К.В. (Kharkiv), referee observer - Petrov VD (Kharkiv). FFU delegate- Podkipny IM OPFKU ("Premier League"). FFU Security Officer - Bukhalenkov SO OPFKU ("Premier League"). Yellow cards: Tyson (19), Stepanenko (39), Alan Patrick (43), Moraes (61), Solomon (90 + 3), Maicon (104), Bolbat (116) - Kendzora (24), Shaparenko (47), Burda 60), Garmash (61), Shepelev (78), Sidkley (86), Buyalsky (90 + 1). Red card: Moraes (69, repeated warning, unsportsmanlike conduct) - Garmash (61, aggressive behavior after stopping the game).