Polissya Zhytomyr emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating FC Karpaty Lviv 3-2 at home in the Ukrainian Premier League on December 14, 2025. The victory provided a vital boost for Polissya in their campaign, moving them clear of the drop zone in a dramatic encounter. Polissya started strongly, establishing a two-goal lead, only for Karpaty Lviv to fight back brilliantly and level the scores at 2-2. With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Polissya found a late, dramatic winner in stoppage time to send their home fans into raptures. The match was a showcase of attacking football and resilience, with both teams contributing to an end-to-end spectacle. For Polissya, the three points were priceless, while Karpaty Lviv were left heartbroken after a valiant comeback effort ultimately yielded nothing.