Veres and Polissya Zhytomyr B Share Spoils in 1–1 Draw

Veres and Polissya Zhytomyr B played out an entertaining 1–1 draw in their International Club Friendly on 18 July 2026. With the match kicking off at 18:00, both teams showed attacking intent and left the field with a result that reflected their balanced performances.

First Half: Polissya Zhytomyr B Take the Lead

Polissya Zhytomyr B started the brighter of the two sides, moving the ball quickly and testing the Veres defense. Their breakthrough came in the 28th minute when a swift counter-attack caught Veres out of shape. The visiting forward finished calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1–0. Veres responded well, creating a few half-chances before the break, but the score remained 1–0 at halftime.

Second Half: Veres Fight Back for a Point

Veres came out with greater urgency after the interval. Their pressure paid off in the 63rd minute when a well-struck volley from a corner kick nestled into the bottom corner, sparking celebrations among the home crowd. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final stages, with end-to-end action delighting the spectators. However, the 1–1 scoreline held, leaving both sides with positives from the contest.

Standout Performances

Veres’ equalizer came from their central midfielder, who also impressed with his work rate and distribution. Polissya Zhytomyr B’s goalkeeper made several important saves to preserve the draw, particularly in the final 15 minutes when Veres laid siege to the goal.

Key stats from the match:

• Shots on target: Veres 6, Polissya Zhytomyr B 4.
• Corner kicks: Veres 8, Polissya Zhytomyr B 2.
• Possession: Veres 53%, Polissya Zhytomyr B 47%.

The draw provided valuable playing time for both squads as they continue their pre-season buildup, with Veres particularly pleased with their second-half reaction.