Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) is known for its intense competition and unpredictable outcomes. This was proven once again when the seasoned team of «Shakhtar Donetsk» struggled to secure a win against the UPL debutant «Levy Bereh». The game, held on Sunday, November 21, at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, was filled with thrilling action, close calls, and ultimately, a hard-earned victory for «Shakhtar».
The match started with high energy and determination from both teams. However, «Levy Bereh» quickly showed that they were not to be underestimated, as they took the lead in the 12th minute with a goal from their star striker, Mykola Dovhanyk. This early goal shocked «Shakhtar» and their fans, who were expecting a dominant performance from their team.
Despite numerous attempts and possession of the ball, «Shakhtar» struggled to break through «Levy Bereh’s» strong defense. The debutant team’s goalkeeper, Yevhen Galchuk, made some impressive saves, frustrating the «Shakhtar» players and fans even more.
As the game progressed, «Shakhtar» continued to dominate possession, but «Levy Bereh» held their ground and were able to counter-attack effectively. The tension was palpable in the stadium as both teams fought tooth and nail for the win.
Finally, in the 74th minute, «Shakhtar» was able to equalize with a beautiful goal from Israeli midfielder, Manor Solomon. They didn’t stop there, as they pushed even harder to secure the win. However, «Levy Bereh» still put up a strong fight, making it difficult for «Shakhtar» to break through their defense.
It wasn’t until the 86th minute that «Shakhtar» was able to take the lead, thanks to a penalty kick from Brazilian forward, Dentinho. This was met with rapturous cheers from the «Shakhtar» fans and a sense of relief from the players on the field.
The remaining minutes of the game were tense, with «Levy Bereh» trying their best to salvage a draw. But «Shakhtar» held onto their lead and secured the win with a score of 2-1. The final whistle was met with a mix of emotions from both teams, jubilation for «Shakhtar» and disappointment for «Levy Bereh».
It was a hard-fought victory for «Shakhtar», who showed their resilience and determination to overcome a tough opponent. On the other hand, «Levy Bereh» proved that they are a capable team and will surely give tough competition to the other UPL clubs.
This win puts «Shakhtar» in the third spot in the UPL standings, just one point behind the leader «Dynamo Kyiv». Although it was a close call, the victory against «Levy Bereh» has boosted the team’s confidence and will serve as a motivation for their upcoming games.
It’s worth mentioning that «Levy Bereh» is not your average debutant team. They were formed just last year and have quickly risen through the ranks to compete in the UPL. This speaks volumes about their talent and determination, and they have already proven that they belong in the top league.
The manager of «Shakhtar», Roberto De Zerbi, commended «Levy Bereh» for their performance and stated that they gave «Shakhtar» a tough match. He also praised his team for their resilience and ability to secure the win in a tight game.
The coach of «Levy Bereh», Serhiy Kovalenko, was disappointed with the loss but acknowledged that his team showed a strong performance. He also thanked «Shakhtar» for giving them the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
This game between «Shakhtar» and «Levy Bereh» proves that the UPL is becoming more competitive each year. The established teams cannot take any opponent lightly, and the rise of debutants like «Levy Bereh» adds more excitement to the league.
In conclusion, the game between «Shakhtar» and «Levy Bereh» was a thrilling and hard-fought battle, with «Shakhtar» ultimately coming out on top. The victory was well-deserved
