The Chayka Petropavlovsk Borshchagovka reserve side secured a gritty 2-1 away victory over Oleksandriya B at the ZAT "Oleksandriya" Training Ground on May 6, 2026, in a closely contested Ukrainian Second League fixture.
Match Overview
Played in front of a modest but engaged local crowd, the match saw Oleksandriya B take an early lead before Chayka responded with two decisive strikes before the interval. The result moves Chayka Petropavlovsk Borshchagovka into a stronger position in the lower half of the league table, while Oleksandriya B continue to search for consistency on home soil.
Key Moments
- Early breakthrough: Oleksandriya B opened the scoring in the 18th minute through a well-worked counter-attack, with the home side's forward slotting home after a sharp pass from midfield.
- Chayka's equaliser: The visitors levelled just before the half-hour mark when a corner kick was flicked on at the near post and bundled over the line by a Chayka centre-back.
- Winning goal: Chayka completed the turnaround in the 42nd minute, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to score from close range, making it 2-1 heading into the break.
Second Half Defence
Oleksandriya B dominated possession after the restart, pushing for an equaliser with several dangerous crosses into the box. Chayka Petropavlovsk Borshchagovka absorbed the pressure well, with their goalkeeper making crucial saves in the 67th and 81st minutes to preserve the slender lead.
Standout Players
- Chayka goalkeeper (No. 1): Made five saves overall, including two outstanding stops in the final 20 minutes to keep his team ahead.
- Oleksandriya B midfielder (No. 8): Controlled the tempo in central areas and provided the assist for his side's only goal.
Season Impact
This win gives Chayka Petropavlovsk Borshchagovka their third away victory of the 2025-26 Ukrainian Second League campaign, lifting them out of the relegation zone. For Oleksandriya B, the defeat extends their winless streak at home to four matches, leaving them in the lower third of the table with work to do in the run-in.

