CHERNIVTSI, Ukraine (April 8, 2026) (Interstat) — Bukovyna opened its Persha Liga season with a 2-1 comeback victory over FK Livyi Bereh on Wednesday at Stadion Bukovyna, defying a pregame statistical projection.

The visitors took a surprising lead in the 24th minute on a goal from Wendell Brito. Bukovyna equalized before halftime with Oleh Kozhushko’s strike in the 50th minute. The decisive goal came from Sidney in the 72nd minute, securing the win for the hosts.

The result overturned a simulator projection of a 1-0 Livyi Bereh victory, though statistical models favored Bukovyna with a 67.4% win probability. Bukovyna begins the campaign 1-0-0, while Livyi Bereh starts 0-1-0.