Polissya Zhytomyr B 1–0 Podillya Khmelnytskyi
International Club Friendly | 3 July 2026

Polissya Zhytomyr B edged out Podillya Khmelnytskyi 1–0 in an international club friendly played on 3 July 2026. A solitary first‑half goal proved enough for the home side, who defended resolutely to secure the narrow win.

Match Overview

The friendly provided both teams with valuable preparation time ahead of their respective domestic campaigns. Polissya Zhytomyr B started the brighter of the two sides, moving the ball quickly through midfield. The breakthrough came just before the half‑hour mark when a pinpoint cross was headed home at the near post.

Podillya Khmelnytskyi responded well after the goal, enjoying long spells of possession and creating several half‑chances. However, Polissya Zhytomyr B’s defence, well‑organised and disciplined, held firm. The second half saw Podillya push for an equaliser, but they could not find a way past the home goalkeeper, who made two excellent saves late on.

Key Moments

• 28′ – Goal: Polissya Zhytomyr B open the scoring with a header from a set‑piece routine.
• 71′ – Save: Home goalkeeper denies Podillya Khmelnytskyi’s top scorer with a reflex stop from six yards.
• 89′ – Block: A last‑ditch sliding tackle prevents a certain equaliser in the box.

Friendly Context

Such international friendlies are crucial for both clubs to test tactical setups and give fringe players match fitness. Polissya Zhytomyr B will take confidence from a clean sheet win, while Podillya Khmelnytskyi can take heart from their second‑half dominance despite the result.