RIVNE, Ukraine (Interstat) — Kolos Kovalivka defeated Veres-Rivne 1-0 on Friday, with Anton Salabai scoring in the 13th minute and Irgi Kasalla providing the assist. Salabai’s early goal proved decisive as the visitors protected the lead for the remainder of the match. Kolos Kovalivka’s Khrypchuk D. was booked in the 44th minute. The visitors held Veres-Rivne scoreless after the break and limited the home side’s chances to equalize. The home side pushed for a response but could not break through before the final whistle. Kolos Kovalivka’s record in this competition is now 2 wins and 1 loss, and its record across all competitions is 2 wins and 2 losses. Veres-Rivne’s record in this competition is now 1 win and 3 losses, matching its record across all competitions. Kolos Kovalivka had previously lost 2-1 at Shakhtar Donetsk, beaten Epitsentr 3-1 and lost 1-2 to FK Zorya Luhansk. Veres-Rivne had lost 2-0 at Obolon’, lost 3-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk and beaten Kudrivka 2-1.