Kryvbas booked their place in the next round of the Ukrainian Cup with a professional 3-0 victory at FC Rokyta on 22 August 2026.

The match followed a familiar cup pattern: a lower-league side hoping to create a special day against the top-flight visitors. Rokyta started with energy and enthusiasm, but the gap in class became clear as the first half progressed, with Kryvbas converting their superiority into goals and controlling the tie from start to finish.

Kryvbas take no chances

Kryvbas did not treat the cup tie as an afterthought. They dominated possession from the opening minutes, moving the ball patiently across the pitch and probing for space in the Rokyta box. The first goal came midway through the first half after a neat exchange on the right wing ended with a low cross that was turned home from close range.

The away side continued to create chances and were rewarded before the interval with a second goal. A striker peeled away from his marker to meet a lofted pass, showing good composure to guide his header into the corner. At 2-0, Rokyta’s hopes of a cup shock were fading fast.

Rokyta defence finally broken again

After the restart, the hosts attempted to push higher up the pitch and commit bodies forward in search of a goal that would make the tie interesting. That decision opened gaps at the back, and Kryvbas were quick to exploit them. The third goal arrived when a counter-attack was finished with a powerful shot from inside the area, wrapping up a convincing scoreline.

Rokyta never stopped running and earned credit for their commitment, but their attack produced little in the way of clear chances against a well-organised Kryvbas defence. The result was never in doubt once the third goal went in, and Kryvbas were able to manage the final minutes comfortably.

Cup context and what comes next

For Kryvbas, the cup has long been a competition they approach seriously, and this victory sets them up with another chance to progress. The clean sheet will also please the coaching staff, as it maintains momentum heading into domestic league play.

For FC Rokyta, the defeat is not a disgrace. They competed hard against a professional side and will take plenty of positives from the occasion, even if the scoreline reflects the difference in level between the teams.