LNZ advanced past Bukovina in the Ukrainian Cup after a penalty shootout
Cherkasy LNZ advanced to the Round of 16 of the Ukrainian Cup after defeating Chernivtsi’s “Bukovyna” in a penalty shootout. The match ended scoreless in regulation—0–0.
The home team was more active in the first half. Klepach and Karas missed the goal, and after a header by Zaderaka, Chernivtsi goalkeeper Ledviy made a save to keep his team in the game.
After the break, “Bukovyna” continued to create chances. Dadashov came close to scoring twice, but in one instance Ledviy came to the rescue, and in the other, the forward shot wide of the goal. Pasich also came to the rescue for the Cherkasy team after a shot by Dakhnovsky.
LNZ also had its chance. In the 72nd minute, following a cross from Yashari, David found himself in front of the goal but, from a few meters out, was unable to hit the target.
The winner had to be decided in a penalty shootout. “Bukovyna” failed to convert any of their three attempts: Dakhnovsky hit the crossbar, Kozhushko was unable to beat the goalkeeper, and Hrusha shot over the goal.
For LNZ, Didyk, Yashari, and Kuzyk each converted their penalties. As a result, the Cherkasy team won 3–0 in the penalty shootout and advanced to the next round of the Ukrainian Cup.
Earlier, Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk was not included in Greek club Olympiacos’ roster for the Champions League third qualifying round match against Dutch club Nijmegen.
As a reminder, UEFA has appointed the refereeing crews for both matches between Kyiv’s “Dynamo” and Azerbaijan’s “Qarabağ” in the third qualifying round of the 2026/2027 Conference League. The first leg in Lublin on August 6 will be officiated by a Danish crew led by Morten Krog, while the second leg in Baku on August 13 will be officiated by English referees led by Stuart Attwell.
