Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Kolos Kovalivka beat Chornomorets Odesa 2-1 in the first of two pre-season friendlies on 25 July 2026, with goals from Mykyta Burda and Ibrahim Kane.
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AI SummaryKolos Kovalivka 2-1 Chornomorets: Burda and Kane strike as Kolos win first of two friendlies
Kolos Kovalivka edged Chornomorets Odesa 2-1 in the first of two pre-season friendlies played at the Kolos Stadium training pitch in Kovalivka on 25 July 2026. Mykyta Burda and Ibrahim Kane scored the goals that separated the sides after a goalless first half.
How It Unfolded
The opening 45 minutes produced no goals but both sides used the run-out to build match sharpness ahead of the new season. Kolos, who finished 6th in the Ukrainian Premier League in 2025/26, gradually took control after the interval.
Defender Mykyta Burda broke the deadlock early in the second half, converting from close range to put Kolos ahead. Ibrahim Kane doubled the lead with a composed finish, giving the hosts a two-goal cushion. Chornomorets pulled one back late on but Kolos held firm to secure the 2-1 victory.
The Turning Point
Kolos raised their tempo after a cautious first half. The opening goal from Burda early in the second period forced Chornomorets to push forward, leaving space that Kane exploited for the second. The two-goal buffer proved decisive when Chornomorets responded with a late consolation.
Key Performers
- Mykyta Burda (Kolos Kovalivka) — The experienced centre-back stepped forward to score the opener, showing his value in both boxes.
- Ibrahim Kane (Kolos Kovalivka) — Added the second goal with a clinical finish that effectively sealed the win.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The match page (0-0 at the time of writing) reflects the cagey first half, but the final scoreline of 2-1 tells the story of a second half Kolos dominated after the tactical reset. The two sides met again later the same day (16:00) in a second friendly, which ended 2-2, meaning Kolos went unbeaten across the double-header (W1 D1).
What It Means
Kolos continued their pre-season preparation with a second consecutive friendly win, having beaten Oleksandriya 2-1 on 18 July. Chornomorets, promoted back to the Ukrainian Premier League after finishing 2nd in the First League in 2025/26, are building towards the top-flight campaign. Both teams used the double-header to give minutes to different squad combinations.
Verdict
A professional pre-season performance from Kolos, who controlled the second half and got the job done. The clean sheet was only denied by a late consolation, but the win — and the subsequent draw in the second game — suggests Kolos are in solid shape ahead of the new season.
Rivalry since 2021
Kolos Kovalivka vs Chornomorets Head to Head Results· 8
Kolos Kovalivka and Chornomorets have met 8 times — Kolos Kovalivka won 3, Chornomorets won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Chornomorets leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 19 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.38 per match (9 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jul 2026