LNZ Cherkasy dominated the possession and territorial battle, racking up 50 dangerous attacks compared to Veres' 15 and controlling 58% of the ball, but they were utterly toothless in front of goal, failing to register a single shot all match. Veres, by contrast, needed just one attempt to win the game, with Danyil Checher popping up minutes after his introduction to slot home the only goal in the 83rd minute. The match was defined by a mass substitution overhaul after the hour mark as both managers freshened up their sides, and it was Veres' changes that paid off decisively. This result is a damaging one for Cherkasy given their attacking pressure went unrewarded, while Veres will take the three points gladly despite being outplayed for large periods, a result that could prove significant in the title picture given the pre-match stakes.
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