Fenix Mariupol 2–0 FC Victoria Mykolaivka
Ukrainian First League – Round 24 | 1 June 2026

Fenix Mariupol returned to winning ways with a composed 2–0 victory over FC Victoria Mykolaivka in the Ukrainian First League on Monday evening. The result keeps the hosts firmly in the hunt for a top-half finish, while the visitors remain mired in the relegation zone.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Fenix Mariupol seized control of the tempo, pressing high and forcing Victoria Mykolaivka into mistakes. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a well-worked corner was headed home by central defender Dmytro Kozlov. The goal settled any early nerves and gave the home side a platform to dictate the remainder of the half.

Second-Half Decisive Moments

Victoria Mykolaivka attempted to respond after the interval, introducing fresh legs in midfield, but Fenix doubled their lead in the 67th minute. A swift counter‑attack down the left flank ended with striker Artem Pashchenko cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner. The visitors pushed forward in the final 20 minutes, yet Fenix’s defence, marshalled by captain Andriy Kravchuk, stood firm to record a clean sheet.

Key Stats

• Possession: Fenix 58% – 42% Victoria
• Shots on target: Fenix 6 – 2 Victoria
• Corners: Fenix 7 – 3 Victoria
• Yellow cards: Fenix 2 – Victoria 3

Standings Impact

The three points lift Fenix Mariupol to seventh place in the Ukrainian First League standings, just two points adrift of the promotion play‑off places. For FC Victoria Mykolaivka, the loss leaves them second‑from‑bottom, four points from safety with five matches remaining. Every game is now a must‑win for the visitors if they are to avoid relegation.

Fenix manager Oleksandr Holovko praised his side’s discipline: “We knew Victoria would fight, but we stuck to the game plan. The clean sheet is just as important as the goals.”

Fenix Mariupol will travel to UCSA next weekend, while Victoria Mykolaivka host league leaders Nyva Ternopil in a daunting fixture.