Veres 0–1 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: Visitors Snatch Narrow Victory in Rivne

Date: 24 May 2026  |  Venue: Stadion Avanhard, Rivne

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv claimed a crucial 1–0 win over Veres in the Ukrainian Premier League on the final matchday, with a goal just before half‑time securing the points. The victory lifted Metalist 1925 above Veres in the standings and allowed them to finish the season on a high note.

Match Report

The opening 20 minutes saw Veres control possession but fail to create clear openings. Metalist 1925, organised in a compact 4‑1‑4‑1, absorbed pressure and looked to break quickly. The breakthrough came in the 42nd minute when winger Yevhen Banada cut inside from the left and curled a precise shot into the far corner, leaving Veres goalkeeper Bohdan Kohut with no chance.

Second‑Half Resistance

Veres pushed for an equaliser after the break, introducing striker Maksym Pryadun to add more firepower. However, Metalist 1925’s backline, led by centre‑back Serhiy Myakushko, stood firm. The hosts’ best chance came in the 78th minute when a header from Dmytro Klyots struck the crossbar. Metalist goalkeeper Oleksandr Ilyushchenkov made a vital late save to preserve the clean sheet.

Season Consequences

The win meant Metalist 1925 Kharkiv finished 11th, three points clear of the relegation zone. For Veres, the defeat left them 13th, facing a nervy wait for the playoff results. Veres’ manager Yuriy Virt lamented his team’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal after the match.

• Possession: Veres 57% – 43% Metalist 1925
• Shots on target: Veres 3 – 5 Metalist 1925
• Fouls committed: Veres 14 – 10 Metalist 1925
• Man of the Match: Yevhen Banada (goal, key passes)

Metalist 1925 will take confidence from this solid defensive display into the summer break, while Veres must address their scoring problems ahead of next season.