--- title: "\"Epitsentr\" and \"Kryvbas\" in the Quarterfinals: Evpak's Joker and Penalty Shootout Against \"Zorya\"" description: "\"Epitsentr\" and \"Kryvbas\" advanced to the Ukrainian Cup quarterfinals: the team from Kamianets-Podilskyi snatched a win against \"Chernihiv\", and Kryvyi Rih defeated \"Zorya\" on penalties. One slot remains." date: 2026-10-29T13:46:23.883Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/epitsentr-and-kryvbas-reach-ukrainian-cup-quarterfinals tags: [ukrainian-cup, football, epitsentr, kryvbas, zarya, chernihiv] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Epitsentr" and "Kryvbas" in the Quarterfinals: Evpak's Joker and Penalty Shootout Against "Zorya" ![Two football players in red and white kits battle for the ball during a Ukrainian Cup match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/29/epitsentr-i-kryvbas-vyshli-v-chetvertfinal-kubka-ukrainy/epitsentr-i-kryvbas-vyshli-v-chetvertfinal-kubka-ukrainy-1.webp) ## Key Points - "Epitsentr" defeated "Chernihiv" in a rescheduled Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 match thanks to Maksym Evpak's goal in the 86th minute. - "Kryvbas" under Oleksandr Petrakov beat "Zorya" on penalties; goalkeeper Kemkin saved shots from Jordan and Budkivskyi. - "Veres", "Shakhtar", "Kharkiv", "Polissya", "Metalist", "Epitsentr", and "Kryvbas" have already reached the quarterfinals. - The final slot will be decided by the "Karpaty" vs "Oleksandriya" match on October 29 at 18:00; quarterfinals take place on March 2-4, 2027. The Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 matchday delivered two tense encounters where winners were decided only in the final minutes of regular time or via a penalty shootout. "Epitsentr" snatched a victory over last year's tournament finalist "Chernihiv" in a rescheduled match, while "Kryvbas" under the management of Oleksandr Petrakov advanced to the next round thanks to a successful penalty shootout. Both teams joined the already confirmed quarterfinalists, leaving only one vacant slot, which will be decided following today's match between "Karpaty" and "Oleksandriya". ### Rescheduling, Air Raid Alert, and Evpak's "Joker" The match between "Chernihiv" and "Epitsentr" started earlier, but in the 22nd minute, it was halted due to a prolonged air raid alert and postponed. The resumption took place at the "Arsenal-Arena" stadium in the village of Shchaslyve, Kyiv Oblast. The teams exchanged goals before halftime: Chernihiv players responded to Mykola Myronyuk's accurate strike with a goal by Dzhylindo Bezgubchenko, and the score remained tied at the break. The fate of the quarterfinal berth was decided in the 86th minute when substitute forward Maksym Evpak took advantage of a defensive error, intercepted the ball, and converted a one-on-one situation. This goal was the striker's debut for the Kamianets-Podilskyi team and secured their advance to the next round. ### Penalty Lottery: Kemkin vs. "Zorya" In the second match, "Zorya" and "Kryvbas" failed to determine a winner in regular time. The Luhansk side took the lead as early as the 7th minute after Jordan's header, but Oleksandr Petrakov's men quickly leveled the score thanks to Vilivald's accurate shot. Despite "Zorya's" overwhelming territorial advantage and 16 corner kicks, they failed to score a winning goal, pushing the match into a penalty shootout. The hero of the lottery was "Kryvbas" goalkeeper Oleksandr Kemkin, who saved penalties from Jordan and Pylyp Budkivskyi. Meanwhile, Ihor Horbach attempted a "Panenka" kick during his try and hit the crossbar, allowing Kryvyi Rih's team to maintain their advantage in the shootout and progress further. ### Quarterfinal Lineup and Calendar Earlier, spots in the Ukrainian Cup quarterfinals were secured by "Veres", "Shakhtar", "Kharkiv", "Polissya", and "Metalist". They are now joined by "Epitsentr" and "Kryvbas". The final participant of the next stage will be determined by the clash between "Karpaty" and "Oleksandriya", scheduled for October 29 at 18:00. The baseline date for the Ukrainian Cup quarterfinal matches is March 2-4, 2027. Thus, the playoff bracket is almost complete, with only one slot remaining open until the end of today's matchday. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Гол джокера и лотерея для Петракова: "Эпицентр" и "Кривбасс" вышли в 1/4 Кубка Украины (видео)](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/gol-dzhokera-ta-lotereya-petrakova-epitsentr-1793281317.html) - Primary source: match postponement due to air raid alert, goals by Myronyuk, Bezgubchenko, Evpak (86'), penalties (Kemkin, Jordan, Budkivskyi, Horbach), quarterfinal lineup, "Karpaty" vs "Oleksandriya" match date October 29 at 18:00, and quarterfinal baseline date March 2-4, 2027. ## FAQ ### Why was the "Chernihiv" vs "Epitsentr" match postponed? The game was stopped in the 22nd minute due to a prolonged air raid alert and completed at the "Arsenal-Arena" stadium in Shchaslyve, Kyiv Oblast. ### Who scored the winning goal in the "Epitsentr" vs "Chernihiv" match? In the 86th minute, substitute forward Maksym Evpak took advantage of a defensive error, intercepted the ball, and scored in a one-on-one; this is his debut goal for the team. ### How did "Kryvbas" defeat "Zorya"? Regular time ended in a draw (Jordan — Vilivald), and in the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Kemkin saved shots from Jordan and Budkivskyi, while Ihor Horbach hit the crossbar, allowing "Kryvbas" to advance. ### When will the Ukrainian Cup quarterfinals take place? The baseline date for the quarterfinal matches is March 2–4, 2027.