Kudrivka vs Kolos Kovalivka II

Kudrivka beat Kolos Kovalivka II 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Stadion im. Melnyka in Obukhiv on 15 July 2026, with both goals arriving after the interval in a contest that remained goalless at half-time.

Oleksandr Protchenko's side — who finished 13th in the Ukrainian Premier League last season and retained their top-flight status via the relegation play-off against Ahrobiznes — controlled much of the first half but could not find a breakthrough against their second-tier opponents.

The deadlock was broken on 57 minutes when an unnamed trialist found the net to put Kudrivka ahead. Oleksandr Belyaev sealed the result four minutes from time, scoring in the 86th minute to double the lead and ensure a comfortable victory in their third pre-season outing of the summer.

The first half passed without a goal as Kolos-2 — newly promoted to the Ukrainian First League for the 2026/27 season after winning the Druha Liha — held firm. Kudrivka struggled to convert territorial advantage into clear-cut chances despite dominating possession.

The breakthrough came in the 57th minute. A trialist, whose name was not disclosed by the club, scored to give Kudrivka the lead. The goal lifted the hosts, who grew in confidence as the second half wore on.

Belyaev put the game beyond doubt in the 86th minute, scoring his side's second from open play. Kolos-2 could not fashion a response, and the match finished without any cards being shown.

The 57th-minute opener. Kolos-2 had kept Kudrivka at bay through a disciplined first-half defensive display, but the trialist's goal just before the hour mark forced the visitors to chase the game. With their shape disrupted, gaps appeared that Belyaev exploited late on to seal the win.

Trialist (Kudrivka) — The unnamed trialist broke the deadlock with Kudrivka's first goal on 57 minutes, making a strong case for a contract during his evaluation period at the club. Pre-season friendlies are the primary opportunity for trialists to impress Protchenko's staff.

Oleksandr Belyaev (Kudrivka) — The experienced midfielder scored the second goal in the 86th minute, showing composure late in the game to put the result beyond doubt. Belyaev has been a consistent presence in the Kudrivka squad and his goal reflected his ability to arrive in scoring positions from midfield.

Player of the Match: Oleksandr Belyaev — his goal sealed the result, but his overall midfield contribution in the second half helped Kudrivka maintain control after taking the lead.

The provider data records two goals from 57 and 86 minutes, with no cards in the match. The goalless first half (0-0 at HT) suggests Kolos-2's defensive organisation troubled Kudrivka early on, but the hosts' superior quality told after the interval. The absence of cards points to a clean, low-intensity pre-season contest — typical for mid-July friendlies where both sides prioritised match sharpness over aggression.

Kudrivka continue their pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 UPL campaign under Protchenko, who was appointed in May 2026. Having finished 13th in 2025/26 and secured their top-flight status via the play-off, these friendlies are critical for building squad cohesion and integrating trialists.

Kolos-2, the reserve side of UPL club Kolos Kovalivka, are preparing for their debut season in the Ukrainian First League after winning promotion from the Druha Liha. These matches against top-tier opposition provide valuable experience for their squad ahead of the competitive season.

A straightforward pre-season win for Kudrivka. The first-half stalemate will give Protchenko something to work on in attack, but the second-half goals — one from a trialist, one from an established player — will be encouraging. Kolos-2 showed defensive organisation in the first half but could not sustain it against a top-flight side.