CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (Interstat) — Chernihiv delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night at Chernihiv Arena, decisively defeating FK Probij Horodenka 3-0 in a Persha Liga match. The comprehensive victory avenged a narrow loss from the opening weekend of the season and provided a significant boost to the home side’s campaign.

The match was effectively decided in a blistering two-minute span late in the first half. Midfielder Maksym Serdyuk opened the scoring in the 18th minute, breaking through a stubborn Probij Horodenka defense. Before the visitors could regroup, forward Andrii Novikov doubled the advantage just two minutes later, striking in the 20th minute to stun the traveling side.

Chernihiv sealed the result before halftime. In the 48th minute, midfielder Andrii Stoliarchuk found the net for the third goal, with substitute Roman Borysevych providing the assist. The early flurry rendered the second half a formality, with Chernihiv comfortably managing the game. Borysevych received the match’s only yellow card in the 74th minute.

The result flipped the script from the teams’ previous meeting on Aug. 3, when Probij Horodenka secured a 1-0 home victory. This time, Chernihiv’s efficiency in front of goal proved the difference, converting early dominance into an insurmountable lead.

The win improves Chernihiv’s Persha Liga record to 3 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws, moving them up the table in Ukraine’s second division. Their overall record across all competitions now stands at 5 wins, 8 losses and 4 draws. For FK Probij Horodenka, the defeat extends a difficult run of form. They have now lost three consecutive league matches, including a 3-1 defeat to Bukovyna and a 2-0 loss to FK Livyi Bereh in late November. Their league record falls to 3 wins, 9 losses and 3 draws, with their overall mark at 3 wins, 10 losses and 3 draws.

The outcome exceeded the pre-match projection from Interstat, whose game simulator had predicted a 1-0 victory for Chernihiv. Their ELO rating system had given the home side a 76.7 percent probability of winning.

Chernihiv will look to build on this momentum when they host Yarud Mariupol on March 21, 2026, to resume league play after the winter break. FK Probij Horodenka, seeking to halt their slide, will face Metalist Kharkiv at home on the same date. Both clubs face a full slate of Persha Liga fixtures through the spring, with Chernihiv’s schedule featuring a home match against Bukovyna on April 4 and Probij Horodenka set for a visit to FK Vorskla Poltava on April 8.