FC Trostianets advanced in the Ukrainian Cup with a narrow but impressive 2-1 away victory over Kolos Polonne. In a fixture that saw the lower-league hosts push their opponents all the way, Trostianets showed greater composure in the decisive moments and sealed their spot in the next round.

A hard-fought cup battle

Kolos Polonne made a bright start and looked far from intimidated by the occasion. They pressed aggressively, competed well in midfield, and created several early chances. That positive approach brought them the opening goal, giving the home crowd reason to dream of a cup upset.

Trostianets, however, responded like a team with higher-level experience. Rather than panic, they grew into the game and slowly took control of possession. The equaliser came before half-time as Trostianets managed to break through a packed home defence, and the away side carried that momentum into the second half.

Trostianets take control

After the interval, Trostianets were the better side. They were quicker to second balls and more accurate in their passing, forcing Kolos Polonne deeper into their own half. The winning goal arrived from a well-constructed move down the right flank, with the finish applied by a forward in space at the far post.

Kolos Polonne pushed forward in the closing stages in search of another equaliser, but Trostianets’ back line held strong. The hosts created a few late half-chances, but the visitors managed the game well and saw out the result with relative comfort.

What it means

For FC Trostianets, progressing in the Ukrainian Cup is an important achievement and a sign of their ambition in knockout competition. For Kolos Polonne, the defeat is a bitter way to exit the cup after a spirited performance. The tie was much closer than the league positions might suggest, and both sides can take positives from a competitive cup occasion.