In the final match of the 9th round of the Ukrainian Premier League, FC "Kharkiv" hosted "Levyi Bereh" at their home ground. The match delivered a dramatic plot for the spectators: an early goal by the guests, a comeback by the nominal hosts, and the winning strike in the second half. Ultimately, "Kharkiv" clinched a 2:1 victory and extended their winning streak in the championship.
An early goal and a cold shower for the hosts
The match started with an unpleasant surprise for the hosts. As early as the 3rd minute, defender Artem Shabanov unsuccessfully intercepted a flank cross and deflected the ball right to Vikentiy Voloshyn. The guest took advantage of the mistake and opened the scoring with a precise shot into the far corner, leaving "Kharkiv" trailing right at the beginning of the match.
The comeback: Zabergja restores parity
Left behind, the hosts pushed all their forces forward and gradually seized the initiative. In the 36th minute, thanks to Baton Zabergja, who converted a pass from Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, the hosts equalized and brought intrigue back into the match, which ended the first half at 1:1.
Hajiyev brings the victory
In the second half, the game went back and forth, though Mladen Bartulović's side generally held the initiative. The decisive moment arrived in the 63rd minute: Ramik Hajiyev curved the ball into the far corner of the net with a spectacular shot from inside the penalty area, putting his team ahead. This goal proved to be the winner for "Kharkiv".
Fifth consecutive win and promotion to third place
"Kharkiv" held on to the 2:1 winning result, allowing the club to claim its fifth consecutive victory in the championship. Thanks to this success, the team outpaced Kyiv's "Dynamo" and rose to third place in the UPL standings, strengthening their positions at the top of the league.
