In a tense match of the second round of the Ukrainian Premier League, Kyiv's Dynamo achieved a comeback victory over Rovno's Veres with a score of 2:1. The decisive goal was scored in the 92nd minute from a penalty, allowing the Kyiv team to maintain their leadership in the standings after an exhausting European competition segment.
Start of the match: missed chances and the first goal
Dynamo started the encounter more actively, creating a dangerous moment as early as the 7th minute. Buyalsky, after a throw-in from the right flank, struck from the air but missed the far corner. Veres responded with several counterattacks, including a powerful header by Fabricio from close range in the 19th minute, which, however, went wide of the goal.
The first goal was scored in the 38th minute. After a corner kick, Bilovar headed the ball against the crossbar, from where it bounced off the post. Tymchyk oriented himself for the follow-up and opened the scoring. Before halftime, Veres could have equalized, but after Bler's kick with his heel, the crossbar played for Dynamo.
Second half: equality and drama
The second half began with a cold shower for the Kyivians. In the 53rd minute, the academy graduate of the capital team, Kharatin, struck powerfully with his head after a corner kick, and Dynamo's goalkeeper Surkis failed to hold the ball in his hands and released it into the goal — 1:1.
The Dynamo coaching staff immediately threw Ponomarenko, Mykhavko, and Kabaev into the fray. However, Veres' goalkeeper Horokh made an amazing save after Yarmolenko's shot under the crossbar. The dramatic resolution occurred in the 90th minute. Stamulis fouled Malysya in his own penalty area — and the referee pointed to the spot. Ponomarenko coolly executed the penalty and brought Dynamo the extremely important three points.
Contradictory data
There are minor discrepancies in different sources regarding the description of the moment that led to the penalty. One report states that Stamulis fouled Malysya, while another indicates that the foul was recorded on a different player. There is also a discrepancy in the exact time of Ponomarenko's goal: one source states 90+2, while another states 90+1. These details require clarification from the official match protocols.
Starting lineup and debuts
Igor Kostyuk's charges began their UPL campaign after an exhausting European competition segment. Andriy Yarmolenko came on in the starting lineup for the Kyiv team. Also, French forward Pierre Mungenge made his debut match for the Kyiv club in the championship. His appearance on the field was an important moment for fans expecting a strengthening of the attack.
Results and prospects
The victory over Veres was important for Dynamo, which continues the fight for leadership in the championship. The next match for the Kyiv team will be against Shakhtar, which previously defeated Epitsentr. Igor Kostyuk's team will strive to maintain positive momentum and continue the fight for the title.
