Chernomorets Odessa II Edge Out Oleksandriya B in Ukrainian Second League Thriller

In a tightly contested Ukrainian Second League encounter on May 24, 2026, Chernomorets Odessa II secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oleksandriya B. The match, played at the Chernomorets training ground, saw the home side come from behind to claim all three points in front of a passionate local crowd.

Match Overview

Oleksandriya B started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 22nd minute when a well-worked set piece ended with a powerful header from centre-back Dmytro Kovalchuk. The visitors dominated possession for long spells of the first half, but Chernomorets Odessa II grew into the game as the half wore on. The equaliser arrived just before the interval: a speculative long-range effort from midfielder Andriy Petrov deflected off a defender and looped over the stranded goalkeeper.

Second Half Drama

The second half was an open, end-to-end affair with both sides creating clear chances. Chernomorets Odessa II took the lead for the first time in the 67th minute through a clinical counter-attack. Winger Serhiy Bondarenko latched onto a through ball, rounded the keeper, and slotted home from a tight angle. Oleksandriya B pushed for an equaliser but were unable to find a way past the resilient home defence, which held firm in the final minutes.

Key Performers

• Andriy Petrov (Chernomorets Odessa II) – Scored the crucial equaliser and dictated play from midfield.
• Serhiy Bondarenko (Chernomorets Odessa II) – His pace and finishing decided the match in the second half.
• Dmytro Kovalchuk (Oleksandriya B) – Opened the scoring with a powerful header and was solid at the back.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Chernomorets Odessa II into mid-table in the Ukrainian Second League, while Oleksandriya B remain in the lower half. With several matches remaining, both teams will look to build momentum in the coming weeks.