Probiy Horodenka 2–2 FC Inhulets Petrove | Ukrainian First League
Date: 26 July 2026 | Kick‑off: 19:00 EEST

An entertaining contest at the Horodenka City Stadium ended all square as Probiy Horodenka fought back from two goals down to earn a 2‑2 draw against FC Inhulets Petrove. The result keeps both sides firmly in the promotion chase, with just three points separating third from sixth place in the Ukrainian First League.

Match story

Inhulets started the match with purpose and took the lead in the 12th minute through a clinical finish from Artem Shevchenko, who converted a low cross from the right. The visitors doubled their advantage just before half‑time when a corner kick was headed home by centre‑back Dmytro Kozak, giving Inhulets a commanding 2‑0 lead at the break.

Probiy Horodenka came out for the second half with renewed energy. Coach Andriy Tyshchenko made two attacking substitutions, and the move paid off quickly. In the 54th minute, substitute Ivan Bondarenko pulled one back with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. The home side pushed for an equaliser, and it arrived in the 78th minute when winger Serhiy Petrov curled a free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner.

Tactical battle

Inhulets dominated the first half by pressing high and forcing mistakes, but Probiy Horodenka adjusted by playing more direct balls in behind the full‑backs after the break. The home team’s midfield trio, led by captain Oleh Khomyn, gradually seized control of possession and created four clear chances after the equaliser, but the Inhulets goalkeeper made two excellent saves to preserve the draw.

Standings impact

• Probiy Horodenka remain in fifth place on 28 points, level with fourth‑placed Metalist.
• FC Inhulets Petrove stay third on 31 points, four behind leaders Livyi Bereh.
• The draw means neither side gained ground on the automatic promotion places, but both remain well in contention for the promotion play‑offs.

With ten matches left in the First League season, consistency will be key. Probiy Horodenka travel to bottom‑side Podillya Khmelnytskyi next Saturday, while Inhulets host second‑placed Karpaty Lviv in a top‑of‑table clash.