At the end of the match, Zhytomyr goalkeeper Denis Boyko made a gross mistake
LNZ snatched an unexpected victory on the road over Polesie in the first match of the 19th round Ukrainian Premier League 2023/24 – 1:0.
The first half was an even fight with few dangerous moments. After the break, Polesie players had more possession of the ball and threatened the visitors’ goal, but to no avail. LNZ, in turn, acted on counterattacks.
The fate of the match was decided by a blunder by Zhytomyr goalkeeper Denis Boyko. The Polesie defender passed the ball back to the goalkeeper, and Boyko, under pressure from the visiting forward, knocked the ball out to Denis Oleynik. The midfielder instantly got his bearings and shot at the hosts’ goal.
Polesie ranks third in the UPL with 33 points. Zhytomyr residents broke their streak. out of 13 official matches without defeat. LNZ moved up to ninth place with 23 points.
In the next match, Polesie will host Alexandria on March 9. LNZ will meet Metalist 1925 on March 8.
- UPL. 19th round
Polesie – LNZ — 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Oleinik, 90+2
Source: Sportarena
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