Ukrainian Premier League Round 27: Polissya Zhytomyr 2-0 Kryvbas. The match kicked off at 00:00 on March 15, 2026, at the Central Stadium in Zhytomyr. Polissya Zhytomyr secured a vital 2-0 home victory over Kryvbas, a result that significantly boosts their position in the mid-table of the Ukrainian Premier League. The home side took control early, finding the breakthrough midway through the first half with a well-worked team move finished calmly by their striker. They doubled their advantage just after the hour mark from a set-piece, a powerful header leaving the Kryvbas goalkeeper with no chance. Kryvbas struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a disciplined Polissya defense, with their best chance coming from a long-range effort that rattled the crossbar. The clean sheet was a testament to Polissya's organized rearguard. This win moves Polissya further away from the relegation conversation, while Kryvbas will be disappointed with a flat performance away from home. The Polissya manager praised his team's "professionalism and defensive solidity," while the Kryvbas coach lamented his side's lack of "cutting edge in the final third." Lineups: Polissya Zhytomyr (4-2-3-1): Koval; Semenyuk, Bondarenko, Checher, Melnyk; Kravchenko, Pidgurskyi; Zaporozhets, Boryachuk, Shastal; Sikan. Kryvbas (4-3-3): Neshcheret; Dubinchak, Svatok, Danchenko, Kravets; Buletsa, Brazhko, Kabaev; Vanat, Lednev, Gutsulyak.