Ruslan Kostyshin’s boys started the match more actively. Alefirenko’s rapid breakthrough forced a foul Adam Yakubu and the referee showed the legionnaire a red card – by agreement of the teams, the “violets” made a substitution, releasing Nazarii Muravskyi.
After that moment, LNZ seized the initiative in the game. Vitaly Ponomaryev’s wards played more actively, creating several dangerous moments near the goal of Kolos. In the 25th minute of the game, it was the “purples” who opened the score in the meeting – Ilya Putria upset the keeper of the Kovalivka club after a great play and pass from Bennett.
The second half was also under the control of Ponomaryov’s wards. “Violets” created several dangerous moments and even hit the opponent’s goal – in the 70th minute of the game, Kravchuk scored a goal, but the referee ruled it offside.
LNZ finished this match in the minority. Referee removed from the field Myroslava Donykafor a rough foul against an opponent. Other representatives of the “purple” academy also got their minutes. Orest Lepskyi (U-19), Yehor Shevchenko (U-16) and Nazar Smotrytskyi (U-17) played against Kolos. Abdul Awudu also made his debut in this match.
Already today, January 7, at 16:00 Kyiv time, the teams will play each other again. In the second match, each of the mentors will have the opportunity to check other football players who are in the location of the clubs.
Control matches. January 7
Kolos – LNZ – 0:1
Goal: Path: 25
Withdrawal: Yakubu, 7 (replacement by agreement of the teams), Donyk, 77
Source: sport.ua