Oleksandria vs Chornomorets

Touati's 59th-minute penalty — awarded for a foul in the box — broke a goalless stalemate that had lasted two-thirds of the scheduled 120 minutes. His second goal from open play four minutes later effectively ended the contest, giving Chornomorets a two-goal deficit to chase with just under an hour remaining.

Hussein Touati (Oleksandria) — The French winger scored both goals (59' pen, 63') in a four-minute burst that decided the match. His brace was Oleksandria's first meaningful attacking return of pre-season.

Andriy Klymenko (Chornomorets) — The captain played 61 minutes in midfield before being replaced by Avahimyan. He was Chornomorets' most experienced outfield player on the pitch.

Nazar Bayda (Chornomorets) — The goalkeeper played the first hour and conceded only Touati's penalty before being substituted for Koval.

The 4×30-minute format makes direct statistical comparison with standard 90-minute matches unreliable. The 0-0 deadlock for the first 60 minutes, followed by two goals in four minutes, reflects a match shaped by the unusual format: the first two periods functioned as a fitness block, with intensity rising in the third period when Oleksandria scored both goals. No cards were issued, and Chornomorets used five trialists, indicating the contest was primarily a fitness and evaluation exercise for Hryhorchuk's side.

Both sides are building towards the 2026/27 Ukrainian season. Oleksandria — relegated from the Ukrainian Premier League at the end of 2025/26 — open their Persha Liha campaign at home against Nyva Ternopil on 25 July. Chornomorets, who secured promotion back to the top flight, begin their UPL season against Polissya on 1 August.

This was Oleksandria's second pre-season friendly following a 5-2 win over SC Poltava. Chornomorets, who had beaten Kryvbas 2-1 in their first pre-season outing, were playing their second. Both teams face further friendlies before the domestic season starts.

A functional pre-season workout for both Ukrainian sides. Touati's four-minute brace was the only separation in a 120-minute contest that prioritised fitness and trialist evaluation over competitive intensity. The result itself carries limited weight — the useful takeaway is that Oleksandria's attacking shape functioned well in the third period, while Chornomorets still have defensive cohesion to build before their UPL return on 1 August.