Dynamo Kyiv left it late but claimed a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Veres in the Ukrainian Premier League on 9 August 2026, extending their unbeaten start to the new season. The match at the Avanhard Stadium in Rivne was an entertaining contest that saw the hosts take a surprise lead before the capital club’s superior quality eventually told.
Match overview
Veres, playing in front of a passionate home crowd, started brightly and were rewarded after 23 minutes when their forward latched onto a defensive error and slotted calmly past Dynamo’s goalkeeper. The early goal forced Dynamo out of their comfort zone, and they began to dominate possession in midfield as the first half wore on. However, Veres defended resolutely, and a combination of last-ditch tackles and timely blocks kept the scoreline in the hosts’ favour at the break.
Second-half comeback
Dynamo manager made two attacking changes early in the second half, and the tactical tweak paid dividends. The equaliser arrived in the 56th minute when a cleverly worked corner routine found Vladyslav Kabayev unmarked at the back post, and he volleyed home with confidence. The visitors continued to press and were rewarded again 12 minutes later, as substitute Nazar Voloshyn cut inside from the left wing and curled a beauty into the top corner.
Tactical story
Veres set up in a compact 4-4-2 shape and looked to hit Dynamo on the counter-attack. The plan worked until the final half-hour, but Dynamo’s increased tempo and wider positioning stretched the home defence beyond breaking point. The visitors dominated the xG battle, creating 2.3 expected goals compared to Veres’s 0.8, and fully deserved the three points despite the stubborn resistance.
Recap and outlook
Dynamo Kyiv’s win kept them level on points with the league leaders in the early UPL table, while Veres were left to rue a promising display that yielded no points. For Dynamo, the resilience shown in coming from behind is likely to prove important as they chase another league title. Veres, meanwhile, will take heart from their performance but must convert draws and narrow defeats into wins if they are to target a top-four finish.