Kryvbas secured an important 3-1 home victory over Zorya in the Ukrainian Premier League on March 1, 2026. The win provided a significant boost to Kryvbas's league position, showcasing their ability to defeat a direct rival. Kryvbas started strongly, taking an early lead and adding a second goal before halftime to take control. Zorya managed to pull a goal back in the second half, setting up a tense finale, but Kryvbas sealed the three points with a late third goal on the counter-attack. The result demonstrated Kryvbas's resilience and attacking threat, moving them up the table, while Zorya's inconsistent away form was again exposed.