KIEV, Ukraine (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Veres Rivne opened its UKR Premier League season with a road victory, defeating Metalist 1925 1-0 on Saturday at Stadion Livyi Bereh in Week 30 action.

The lone goal came in the 33rd minute when midfielder Vitalii Dakhnovskyi finished an assist from Yevhen Morozko. Veres goalkeeper Mykola Gayduchyk preserved the clean sheet with a key late save. The result defied statistical projections, which heavily favored the home side.

Metalist 1925’s Vladlen Yurchenko received a yellow card in the 89th minute. The loss marks a disappointing start for Metalist 1925 in league play.