Dinamo Kyiv U21 2–0 Kolos Kovalivka U21
Ukrainian Youth Team Championship – 12 May 2026

Dinamo Kyiv’s next generation continued their impressive campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Kolos Kovalivka U21 at the club’s training base. The win keeps the young White-Blues firmly in the hunt for the league title, showcasing the depth of talent flowing through the club’s renowned academy.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Dinamo controlled possession and dictated the tempo. Kolos Kovalivka sat deep, looking to counter, but the home side’s patient build‑up eventually unlocked the defence. The first goal arrived just before the half‑hour mark when central midfielder Andriy Shevchenko Jr. (no relation to the legend) latched onto a loose ball inside the box and fired low into the far corner.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Kolos improved after the break but struggled to create clear chances against a well‑organised Dinamo backline. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when winger Mykola Zinchenko curled a delightful free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner, giving the visiting goalkeeper no chance.

Key Performers

• Mykola Zinchenko (Dinamo Kyiv U21) – A constant threat on the left flank, his set‑piece quality sealed the points.
• Artem Dovbyk (Dinamo Kyiv U21) – The holding midfielder shielded the defence effectively, winning every aerial duel.
• Yevhen Novak (Kolos Kovalivka U21) – Despite the defeat, the centre‑back made several crucial blocks to keep the scoreline respectable.

Standings Context

The victory moves Dinamo Kyiv U21 to second place in the Ukrainian Youth Team Championship, three points behind leaders Shakhtar Donetsk U21 with five games remaining. Kolos Kovalivka U21 remain in mid‑table, but their spirited defensive display offered signs of progress under their youth coach, Serhiy Kuznetsov.

What’s Next

Dinamo Kyiv U21 face a tricky away trip to Vorskla Poltava U21 next weekend. Kolos Kovalivka U21 will look to bounce back when they host Lviv U21 at their academy ground.