Kaydalov late goal lifts Metalist Kharkiv past LNZ Cherkasy
CHERKASY, Ukraine (Interstat) — Danilo Kaydalov scored in the 81st minute to give Metalist Kharkiv a 1-0 victory over LNZ Cherkasy at Cherkasy Arena in Cherkasy on Wednesday. Metalist Kharkiv improved to 1-0 in the competition and 2-2-2 across all competitions. LNZ Cherkasy fell to 0-1 in the competition and 2-1-1 overall. Kaydalov played the full 90 minutes and recorded the match’s only goal after a scoreless first half. Y. Sherstyuk and M. Bagachanskyi of Metalist Kharkiv received yellow cards in the 23rd and 39th minutes, respectively, while A. Kitela of LNZ Cherkasy was booked in the 80th minute. Metalist Kharkiv previously lost to Fenix Mariupol and Ahrobiznes Volochysk before drawing with Viktoria and Prykarpattya and beating FC Chernihiv. LNZ Cherkasy had drawn with Livyi Bereg, beaten Kryvbas and defeated Kudrivka. The victory gave Metalist Kharkiv its first competition win of the season. LNZ Cherkasy is scheduled to host FC Kharkiv next.