KHARKIV (Interstat) — Mikhail Nikitin scored twice and FC Kharkiv U19 defeated Kolos Kovalivka U19 2-0 on Wednesday in a U19 football match. FC Kharkiv U19 scored in the 5th minute and again in the 31st minute. Nikitin was the home side’s top performer. Kolos Kovalivka U19 could not score. FC Kharkiv U19 improved to 2-0-0 in the competition and 2-0-0 overall. Kolos Kovalivka U19 dropped to 0-2-0 in the competition and 0-2-0 overall. FC Kharkiv U19 had previously defeated Lviv U19, while Kolos Kovalivka U19 had previously lost to Dynamo Kyiv U19. The win continued FC Kharkiv U19’s unbeaten start, while Kolos Kovalivka U19 remained without a victory. FC Kharkiv U19 controlled the match and secured the result after taking the lead early. Kolos Kovalivka U19 searched for a response but was unable to find a goal. FC Kharkiv U19 protected its advantage through the final whistle. The teams will continue their competition schedules. Nikitin’s two-goal effort paced FC Kharkiv U19.