Epitsentr U21 2–3 SC Poltava U21: Late Drama Sees Poltava Edge Thriller

In an entertaining encounter in the Ukrainian Youth Team Championship on 22 May 2026, SC Poltava U21 came from behind to snatch a thrilling 3–2 victory at Epitsentr U21. The match featured five goals, a red card, and a dramatic last-minute winner.

Epitsentr started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through striker Artem Kravchenko, who latched onto a long ball and finished calmly. Poltava responded quickly, equalising in the 25th minute with a header from centre-back Maksym Shumylo from a corner. The home side regained the lead just before half-time, midfielder Vladyslav Kalytvyntsev scoring with a deflected shot from distance.

Dramatic Second Half Turnaround

Poltava came out with renewed energy after the break, and they were level again in the 55th minute when winger Yuriy Romanyuk drove into the box and smashed home. The game then turned on a pivotal moment in the 72nd minute: Epitsentr's defender Oleksandr Chernovol was shown a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to ten men. Poltava pushed hard and finally grabbed the winner in the 89th minute, substitute Bohdan Baranov tapping in from a cutback.

Epitsentr U21 remain deep in the relegation zone, while SC Poltava U21 climb to eighth, breathing easier after a vital away win.