--- title: "\"Kudrivka\" Surprises UPL Again: Narrow Win Over \"Chornomorets\" and Lavuta's Saves" description: "In the 12th round of the UPL, Kudrivka narrowly defeated Odesa's Chornomorets 1-0 at home. Yevhen Smyrny scored the decisive goal in the 9th minute, while Kyrylo Lavuta secured the hosts' lead with several saves." date: 2026-11-07T13:24:15.594Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kudrivka-chornomorets-1-0-upl-round-12 tags: [upl, kudrivka, chornomorets, ukrainian-football, football] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Kudrivka" Surprises UPL Again: Narrow Win Over "Chornomorets" and Lavuta's Saves ![Two soccer players in uniforms battling for the ball on a green pitch during a match](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/07/kudrivka-chornomorets-1-0-upl-12-tur/kudrivka-chornomorets-1-0-upl-12-tur-1.webp) ## Key Points - Kudrivka defeated Chornomorets 1-0 at home in the 12th round of the UPL. - The only goal was scored in the 9th minute by Yevhen Smyrny following a cross by Dmytro Svytyukha. - Hosts' goalkeeper Kyrylo Lavuta preserved the narrow scoreline with several saves, including after a slipping rush. - Following the win, Kudrivka has 8 points and ranks 15th in the league table. In the 12th round of the Ukrainian Premier League, Kudrivka defeated Odesa's Chornomorets 1-0 at their home ground in Rivne. The clash between two teams from the bottom of the standings turned into a fierce battle for crucial three points in the relegation survival race, with the main heroes being the author of the sole goal Yevhen Smyrny and hosts' goalkeeper Kyrylo Lavuta, who saved his team several times. A full match breakdown is available on [Sport RBC.UA](https://www.sport.rbc.ua). ### Early Goal and Missed Chances for the Visitors The Odesa side started actively and created a dangerous chance in the first half but failed to convert. Kudrivka capitalized on their first opportunity: in the 9th minute, Dmytro Svytyukha delivered a cross from the right flank, and Yevhen Smyrny headed the ball into the bottom right corner. Afterward, Chornomorets could have equalized quickly — first Kevin Mbabazli... wait, Kevin Mba after a fine pass from Oleksandr Pushkaryov shot over the bar, and then failed to beat Lavuta in a one-on-one situation. ### Second Half: Post, Saves, and Counterattacks Early in the second half, the hosts were close to doubling their lead: Roman Plaksa shot toward the near post, but the ball hit the upright. In the 61st minute, the Chornomorets goalkeeper made a double save following Svytyukha's shot and Richmond Ousou's follow-up. Later, the visitors responded with a dangerous counterattack, but Denys Alestyrenko... wait, Denys Alefirenko missed the target, while Lavuta continued to rescue the hosts from shots by Andriy Foma and Alefirenko himself. ### Lavuta's Crucial Minutes and Match Outcome The most agonizing episode for the visitors occurred in the 76th minute: Lavuta slipped while rushing out of his goal, which Jerry Yoka could have exploited, but the Chornomorets forward failed to round the goalkeeper. A minute later, Yoka got another chance, but the Kudrivka goalkeeper saved his team once again. In the closing stages, the Odesa side tried to equalize but failed to beat the hosts' goalkeeper, who preserved the narrow lead. ### Significance of the Victory in the Context of the Season Following this victory, Kudrivka earned 8 points and sits 15th in the standings. For Oleksandr Protchenko's team, which had a poor start to the season and demonstrated the worst defensive record in the championship, three points against a direct competitor from the bottom of the table are of special importance. Earlier in this round, Polissya confidently defeated Veres to reclaim the UPL leadership. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Кудровка" снова шокировала УПЛ и минимально победила "Черноморец"](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/kudrivka-znovu-shokuvala-upl-ta-minimalno-1794057629.html) - Score 1-0, Smyrny's goal in the 9th minute, Lavuta's saves, 8 points and 15th place form the basis of the article. - [«Кудровка» – «Колос»: битва аутсайдеров УПЛ, кто прервет серию без побед?](https://www.sports.ru/football/blogs/3504094.html) - Context: coach Protchenko, Avanhard stadium in Rivne, poor season start and worst defense used as background. ## FAQ ### What was the score in the Kudrivka vs Chornomorets match? The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Kudrivka. ### Who scored the only goal? In the 9th minute, Yevhen Smyrny scored a header after a right-wing cross from Dmytro Svytyukha. ### Who else became a hero of the match? Kudrivka goalkeeper Kyrylo Lavuta, who made several saves, including after slipping during a rush out in the 76th minute. ### What position does Kudrivka occupy after this win? The team earned 8 points and ranks 15th in the UPL standings.