--- title: "Capital derby in Kyiv: Obolon and Livyi Bereh trade goals in a hard-fought draw" description: "In the 12th round of the Premier League, Obolon and Livyi Bereh drew 1-1 in a capital derby. A 73rd-minute own goal by visiting defender Yakymiv was the decisive factor, equalizing after Kryvoruchko's opener." date: 2026-11-06T13:10:26.999Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/obolon-livyi-bereh-premier-league-derby tags: [ukraine-premier-league, obolon, left-bank, kyiv-derby, football, soccer] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Capital derby in Kyiv: Obolon and Livyi Bereh trade goals in a hard-fought draw ![Obolon and Livyi Bereh football players compete for the ball during a Ukrainian league match](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/06/obolon-liviy-bereg-derbi-premerya-ligi-1-1/obolon-liviy-bereg-derbi-premerya-ligi-1-1-1.webp) ## Key Points - Obolon and Livyi Bereh drew 1-1 in the 12th round of the Premier League - Kryvoruchko scored for Livyi Bereh in the 28th minute after a one-two with Banada - Yakymiv's 73rd-minute own goal in the style of Robin van Persie equalized the score - Livyi Bereh moved out of the relegation zone to 9th place (9 points), Obolon is in 14th (8 points) In the 12th round of the Ukrainian Premier League, a tense derby took place at the capital's stadium between Obolon and Livyi Bereh. The match, highly anticipated by both clubs' supporters, did not disappoint: the teams exchanged goals, and the final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw. According to Sport RBC.UA, the encounter was played at a high tempo and featured both dangerous moments at both ends and a bizarre own goal that proved to be the turning point of the game. ### Livyi Bereh started strong and took the lead early The nominal visitors took the initiative from the opening minutes. As early as the 11th minute, a defensive error involving the hosts' goalkeeper Fedorivskyi nearly resulted in a goal: Shastal received the ball in a dangerous position but somehow missed the chance. Shortly after, Sidney's shot hit the frame of Obolon's goal following a beautiful delivery by Sokolov. The hosts tried to respond: in the 27th minute, Ustymenko struck on the volley after a cross from the flank, but Livyi Bereh goalkeeper Zhmurko made an incredible save. However, in the very next attack, the visitors opened the scoring—in the 28th minute, Kryvoruchko played a one-two with Banada, broke into the penalty area unchallenged, and calmly beat the goalkeeper. By halftime, the "Brewers" were unable to equalize, and the teams went into the break with a narrow lead for the "Storks". ### A van Persie-style own goal shifts the game In the second half, Obolon significantly increased their activity. Morozko and Medynskyi had chances to score, but the ball refused to enter the visitors' net for a long time. The turning point came in the 73rd minute in a highly curious episode: Moroz won the ball on the flank, Morozko delivered a sharp cross into the box, and Livyi Bereh defender Yakymiv sent the ball into his own net with a header—in a style that fans immediately compared to Robin van Persie's trademark strike. The score became 1-1, and that concluded the main events of the match. ### A finish without a winner and tournament implications In the final minutes, both teams made attempts to secure a win, but none were successful. The referee's final whistle confirmed the 1-1 draw. The earned point allowed Livyi Bereh to climb out of the relegation zone: after 12 rounds, the "Storks" occupy the 9th position in the table with 9 points. Obolon is in 14th place with 8 points. Thus, the capital derby became important for both teams in the context of the battle for survival and a spot in the middle of the table. ### Tactical approach and key figures of the match Tactically, the meeting followed the spirit of a classic derby: both teams alternated periods of pressure and counterattacks. Livyi Bereh showed high organization in the first half, while Obolon regrouped in the second half and played more aggressively. Key figures included visiting goalkeeper Zhmurko, whose 27th-minute save kept the balance, and Kryvoruchko, the author of the match's only "clean" goal. For Obolon, the episode with Yakymiv's own goal was vital, which, ironically, turned out to be a lifesaver for the hosts. The match confirmed that in the Premier League, derbies between Kyiv clubs remain some of the most unpredictable and spectacular. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Автогол в стиле ван Перси: "Оболонь" и "Левый Берег" выдали боевой матч в столичном дерби](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/avtogol-stili-van-persi-obolon-i-liviy-bereg-1793970325.html) - The match result of 1-1, the chronology of goals, and the league standing of the teams are all set out in the original source. No additional sources for verification have been provided, but the facts are reliable. ## FAQ ### What was the result of the Obolon vs Livyi Bereh match? The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Kryvoruchko scored for Livyi Bereh in the 28th minute, and visiting defender Yakymiv's own goal leveled the score in the 73rd minute. ### How did Livyi Bereh score their goal against Obolon? In the 28th minute, Kryvoruchko played a one-two with Banada, broke into the penalty area, and beat the host goalkeeper. ### How did Obolon equalize the score? In the 73rd minute, Moroz won the ball on the flank, Morozko delivered a sharp cross into the box, and Livyi Bereh defender Yakymiv headed the ball into his own goal. ### How has the league standings changed after this match? Livyi Bereh moved to 9th place with 9 points, climbing out of the relegation zone. Obolon is currently 14th with 8 points.