Penuel Kryvyi Rih 4 – 2 Dinaz Vyshgorod
Ukrainian Second League – 10 May 2026
Penuel Kryvyi Rih produced an exhilarating attacking display to defeat Dinaz Vyshgorod 4–2 on home turf, climbing into the top half of the Ukrainian Second League table. The match featured six goals, two penalties, and a red card, making for a dramatic Saturday afternoon in Kryvyi Rih.
Match Overview
Penuel started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when striker Oleksandr Sobko smashed home a rebound after a corner. Dinaz levelled through a penalty from Yaroslav Kotlyar on the half‑hour mark, but Penuel responded immediately: Sobko turned provider for winger Artem Dovbyk to restore the advantage. The second half was even more chaotic. Penuel extended their lead through a second penalty, missed a third spot‑kick, conceded another goal, and then sealed the win with a superb long‑range strike.
Key Moments
- 12' – Goal Penuel: Sobko follows up on a spilled save to open the scoring.
- 30' – Goal Dinaz: Kotlyar sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot after a handball.
- 34' – Goal Penuel: Dovbyk cuts inside and curls a left‑footed shot into the far corner.
- 55' – Goal Penuel: Sobko wins a penalty and Mykyta Shevchenko converts low to the left.
- 61' – Missed penalty Penuel: Shevchenko's second attempt saved by Denis Koval.
- 67' – Goal Dinaz: Substitute Andriy Bondarenko heads in from a free kick to make it 3‑2.
- 74' – Goal Penuel: Midfielder Maksym Pidvalnyi fires a stunning 25‑yard drive into the top corner.
- 88' – Red card Dinaz: Defender Dmytro Ryzhuk sent off for a second bookable offence.
Tactical Story
Penuel's high‑energy 4‑3‑3 overwhelmed Dinaz's 5‑3‑2 defensive shape. The home side pressed aggressively, forced turnovers in midfield, and used the width of Dovbyk and substitute Roman Vashchuk. Dinaz struggled to keep possession and relied on set pieces and counter‑attacks – a tactic that brought them two goals but not enough points. Penuel's willingness to shoot from distance paid off handsomely.
Standout Players
- Oleksandr Sobko (Penuel): A goal and an assist – his movement and hold‑up play were excellent.
- Maksym Pidvalnyi (Penuel): The match‑winning goal from range was a moment of pure quality.
- Mykyta Shevchenko (Penuel): Scored a penalty and created chances, even if he missed a second spot‑kick.
League Impact
The victory lifts Penuel Kryvyi Rih to seventh place, just three points off the playoff positions in a tight Second League table. Dinaz Vyshgorod remain in the bottom three, and their defensive fragility – 12 goals conceded in the last four matches – is a growing concern for coach Serhiy Kovalets.

