KYIV, Ukraine (Interstat) — Zorya and FK Obolon Kyiv played to a frantic 3-3 draw in the Ukrainian Premier League on Sunday at Obolon’ Arena. The result defied a pregame projection that heavily favored Zorya.

The visitors struck first through Roman Vantukh in the sixth minute, but Obolon Kyiv’s Vladislav Pryimak equalized before halftime. Ihor Perduta put Zorya ahead again early in the second half, only for Roman Volokhatyi to level for the hosts at 2-2. Liakh Taras gave Obolon Kyiv its first lead in the 83rd minute, but Zorya substitute Pylyp Budkivskyi secured a point with a late goal not listed in the chronological tally. Zorya’s Jordan received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Both teams opened their league campaigns with a draw. The match exceeded the Interstat simulator’s 1-1 prediction despite Zorya entering with a 64.8% win probability.