FC Trostianets delivered a dominant performance on 17 May 2026, sweeping aside Chernomorets Odessa II with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at the Trostianets City Stadium. The result kept Trostianets firmly in the promotion race in the Ukrainian Second League, as they moved into second place in the table.
Match Overview
From the opening whistle, Trostianets took control of the match. Playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, they pressed high and forced errors from the young Chernomorets defence. The first goal came in the 12th minute, as striker Vladyslav Shevchenko turned sharply in the box and fired into the bottom corner. Trostianets doubled the lead just before the half-hour mark, when midfielder Andriy Bondar scored with a powerful header from a free-kick delivery. The second half saw more of the same, and Trostianets sealed the win in the 68th minute through substitute Dmytro Koval, who finished a counter-attack with a calm left-footed strike.
Key Moments
- 12' Goal! FC Trostianets 1-0 Chernomorets Odessa II – Vladyslav Shevchenko (turn and shot).
- 28' Goal! FC Trostianets 2-0 – Andriy Bondar (header from free-kick).
- 52' Yellow card to Chernomorets' Yevhen Levchenko for a cynical foul.
- 68' Goal! FC Trostianets 3-0 – Dmytro Koval (left-footed finish on the break).
Tactical Dominance
Trostianets enjoyed 65% possession and created 12 shots on target compared to Chernomorets' 2. Their high press suffocated the visitors, who struggled to string passes together. The home side's width, provided by wing-backs, stretched the Chernomorets defence and created space for the midfield runners. Chernomorets Odessa II, a reserve side, lacked experience and were overrun in central areas.
Standout Players
- Vladyslav Shevchenko (Trostianets) – Opened the scoring and set the tone with his physical hold-up play.
- Andriy Bondar (Trostianets) – Scored a crucial second goal and controlled the tempo from midfield.
- Dmytro Koval (Trostianets) – Came off the bench to add a clinical third, showing finishing quality.
Season Impact
With this win, Trostianets improve to 55 points from 28 matches, moving above rivals into the second automatic promotion spot. Chernomorets Odessa II remain in the bottom half in 12th place, with 31 points. Trostianets' promotion push is gaining momentum as they aim for a return to the Ukrainian First League.

