POLTAVA, Ukraine (Interstat) — Bohdan Porokh scored in the 12th minute for Metalist Kharkiv, but Taras Dmytruk equalized just before halftime as FK Vorskla Poltava and Metalist Kharkiv drew 1-1 on Sunday in a Persha Liga match at Stadion Vorskla im. Oleksiya Butov’skogo.

Metalist Kharkiv improved to 6-11-6 in league play, while Vorskla Poltava moved to 7-11-3. Overall this season, Metalist Kharkiv owns an 18-19-18 record across all competitions, and Vorskla Poltava is 7-12-9.

The result mirrored their previous head-to-head meeting on Oct. 26, 2025, which also ended 1-1.

Vorskla Poltava entered the match on a three-game losing streak across all competitions, most recently a 6-0 loss at Bukovyna on May 9. Metalist Kharkiv came off a 1-1 draw at home against Epits Dunayivtsi on May 16.

The draw leaves both teams in the middle of the Persha Liga standings as they prepare for upcoming fixtures. Vorskla Poltava visits Ternopilsky PFC Nyva on May 23, and Metalist Kharkiv hosts FK UKSA the same day.