--- title: "Obolon Secures First UPL Season Win: Kyiv Side Defeats Veres 2-0" description: "Kyiv's Obolon beat Rivne's Veres 2-0 at home in the ninth round of the UPL, claiming their first victory of the season. A goal kick by the hosts' goalkeeper leading to Medynskyi's goal proved decisive." date: 2026-10-16T12:20:24.983Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/obolon-secures-first-upl-season-win-vs-veres tags: [ukrainian-premier-league, obolon-kyiv, veres-rivne, football, upl] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Obolon Secures First UPL Season Win: Kyiv Side Defeats Veres 2-0 ![Football players battling for the ball during a Ukrainian Premier League match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/16/obolon-odolela-veres-2-0-v-devyatom-ture-upl/obolon-odolela-veres-2-0-v-devyatom-ture-upl-1.webp) ## Key Points - Obolon beat Veres 2-0 in a home match of the 9th round of the UPL, securing their first win of the season. - The first goal was scored by Artem Kulakovskyi (21st minute) following a corner kick routine. - In the 54th minute, Veres was reduced to ten men: following VAR, the referee sent off David Nije. - The final goal in the 84th minute was scored by Ihor Medynskyi after a goal kick by Obolon goalkeeper Nazariy Fedorovskyi. In a home match of the ninth round of the Ukrainian Premier League, Kyiv's Obolon defeated Rivne's Veres 2-0. For the hosts, this encounter became a turning point in their league campaign: following the game, the team secured their first victory of the current UPL season. The match turned out to be uneven and rich in incidents — ranging from an early goal after a set-piece to a red card reviewed via VAR and an assist from their own goalkeeper. ### First Goal After a Corner Kick Routine The hosts took the lead in the 21st minute. Following a corner kick routine, Artem Kulakovskyi headed the ball into the net from close range to open the scoring. This goal determined the flow of the match for a long time, allowing the Kyiv team to play with more composure and impose their own rhythm on the opponent. ### Injuries and Saves in the First Half By the end of the first half, Veres suffered a forced loss: Taras Lyakh left the pitch due to an injury. After his substitution, the hosts had an opportunity to extend their lead, but visiting goalkeeper Valentyn Horokh saved his team, preventing the hosts from doubling the score before halftime. Thus, the Rivne side kept the intrigue alive for the second half. ### VAR Overturns Decision: Red Card for Veres In the 54th minute, the visitors were left a man down. Initially, the referee showed a yellow card to David Nije for a rough foul in midfield, but after reviewing the incident via the VAR system, the referee changed his decision and sent off the Rwandan player. Playing with ten men, Veres had to regroup and focus on defense. ### Goalkeeper as an Assistant: Final Score The Kyiv side sealed the final score in the 84th minute. Obolon goalkeeper Nazariy Fedorovskyi launched a goal kick, after which Ihor Medynskyi capitalized on the open opportunity and put the ball into the net. Thus, the hosts' goalkeeper recorded an assist, and his team brought the matter to what turned out to be a convincing victory. The result is 2-0 in favor of Obolon and the club's first win in the UPL season. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Первая пошла: "Оболонь" одержала первую победу в сезоне УПЛ](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/persha-pishla-obolon-zdobula-pershu-peremogu-1792152564.html) - Score 2-0, 9th round of UPL; Kulakovskyi's goal in the 21st minute; Nije's red card in the 54th minute after VAR; Medynskyi's goal in the 84th minute following a goal kick by goalkeeper Fedorovskyi; Lyakh's injury and Horokh's save in the first half. ## FAQ ### What was the score in the Obolon vs Veres match? Kyiv's Obolon defeated Rivne's Veres 2-0 in a home match of the ninth round of the UPL. ### Who scored the goals in this match? The first goal in the 21st minute was scored by Artem Kulakovskyi from a corner routine, and the second in the 84th minute by Ihor Medynskyi following a goal kick by Obolon goalkeeper Nazariy Fedorovskyi. ### Why did Veres play a man down? In the 54th minute, the referee initially showed a yellow card to David Nije for a rough foul, but after a VAR review, he changed his decision and sent the player off, forcing Veres to continue with ten men.