Obolon'-Brovar vs Chernihiv

Obolon's decision to field an entirely different XI for the third and fourth periods paid off. Ustymenko's introduction sparked the revival, and the trialist's winner — a scrappy finish in a crowded box — gave the coaching staff a decision to make about his future. Chernihiv, who had led twice, will rue their inability to close the game out.

• Serhiy Sukhanov (Obolon): Coolly converted the penalty to draw his side level at 1-1 and played the full 120 minutes across both Obolon line-ups.
• Denys Ustymenko (Obolon): Scored the crucial 87th-minute equaliser that prevented Chernihiv from seeing out the result.
• Denys Bezborodko (Chernihiv): Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish and was a threat throughout.
• Trialist (Obolon): The 104th-minute match-winner — a player on trial who may have earned himself a contract.

The fixture produced five goals from 2.55 combined expected goals (per the provider data), reflecting a contest that was tighter than the scoreline suggests. Four of the five goals arrived after the 50th minute, highlighting how both sides grew into the game after a cagey opening hour. Obolon's 4-0-0 head-to-head record against Chernihiv now extends to 12 goals scored and three conceded across four meetings.

Obolon, who finished 12th in the Ukrainian Premier League last season (2025/26), continue their pre-season build-up with a second win of the summer. Chernihiv, 13th in the First League last term, will look to tighten up defensively before their next friendly. Obolon's next pre-season fixture is unconfirmed at the time of writing; Chernihiv are scheduled to face Livyi Bereh on the same day.

A chaotic, high-energy friendly that told both managers more about squad depth than tactics. Obolon's resilience — coming from behind twice — will please the coaching staff, while the trialist's late intervention adds a compelling subplot to their pre-season plans.