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Ukrainian clubs in UEFA Cup
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With the draw complete and with three Ukrainian clubs in the action it will be quite an exciting time.
Shakhtar Donetsk is set to face Tottenham Hotspur with the winner to face the victor of the CSKA Moscow – Aston Villa series. Naturally this could lead to a stunning Shaktar Donetsk – CSKA Moscow battle no-one [...]
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Metalist Kharkiv wins group
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Metalist Kharkiv incredible run in the UEFA Cup completed with a 1-0 victory over Benfica at the Estadio da Luz. While each of Benfica attacking efforts ended in failure, with six minutes remaining on the clock Ukrainian internationals handling the task with perfection. With defenders collapsing on him Marko Dević fed Oleksandr Rykun a [...]
Category: UPL NewsThe passing of Maksym Pashayev
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It is with immense sorrow that I must release that Maksym Pashayev has passed away due to injuries suffered in a car accident. The twenty-year old Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and Ukraine U-21 captain lost control of his car on icy road conditions and after suffering head injuries, never regained consciousness.
In his passing Ukraine U-21 coach [...]
Category: UPL NewsAndriy Berezovchuk returns to Metalist Kharkiv
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Metalist Kharkiv has received a major boost as Andriy Berezovchuk has re-joined the club from Metalurh Donetsk. The twenty-seven year-old defensive specialist said of returning to the club he played at from 2001 to 2005:
“With [coach] Myron Markevich’s arrival, Metalist have become one of the major forces in Ukrainian football. The challenges facing this team [...]
Category: UPL NewsDenys Oliynyk joins Metalist Kharkiv
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After advancing to next round of the UEFA Cup, Metalist Kharkiv continues to advance their goals and have just announced the signing of Ukraine U21 midfielder Denys Oliynyk from Dynamo Kyiv.
The twenty-one year-old midfielder, who has been on loan with Arsenal Kyiv where he amassed five goals this year, will provide Zhovto-Syni a huge boost [...]
Category: UPL NewsBarcelona friendly for Shakhtar
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Just a quick comment of the upcoming Barcelona – Shakhtar Donetsk “friendly” because it certainly does not have the feel of a crucial Champions League match. Shakhtar’s status is set as they are headed for the UEFA Cup and this match is truly a friendly at legendary grounds with the opposition made up of subs. [...]
Category: UPL NewsMetalist Kharkiv advance with great victory over Olympiacos
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Once again Metalist Kharkiv produced a stunning late goal to defeat Greek champions Olympiacos 1-0. The victory advances the Zhovto-Syni into the next round in the UEFA Cup. As with the victory over Galatasaray when Edmar scored late, the veteran Brazilian added the matches lone goal, this time with only two minutes remaining. Yet [...]
Category: UPL NewsMetalist Kharkiv v Olympiacos UEFA Cup preview
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After their shocking 1-0 defeat of legendary Turkish side Galatasaray, Metalist Kharkiv can qualify if they defeat Olympiacos. Both clubs are coming off great victories as the Greek champions destroyed Benfica 5-1 in their last match. Myron Markevych has the Zhovto-Syni ready to continue what is already their finest run in European competition and can [...]
Category: UPL NewsUkrainian Premier League week 17 summary
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Week 17 of the Ukrainian Premier League concluded with Dynamo still maintaining its three point lead on the table.
The Dynamo Kyiv – Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk match went down to the last minute with Dynamo winning 2-1. Pape Diakhaté opened the scoring late for Dynamo with eleven minutes remaining with Florin Cernat doubling the margin in added [...]
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