Match Report
Obolon'-Brovar went into the game 6th in the table on 44 points; Balkany Zorya sat 8th on 35 — a 9-point gap. The last five rounds placed Balkany Zorya no better than 12th for form, against 8th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/1.04 for Obolon'-Brovar and 1.04/1.15 for Balkany Zorya (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
Obolon'-Brovar had not won in 5 games. Obolon'-Brovar had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Balkany Zorya, 9.
Obolon' Arena in Kiev staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,100. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Obolon'-Brovar led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.