Football fever is set to grip Kyiv as Dynamo Kyiv prepares to host Shakhtar Donetsk in a highly anticipated Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 clash. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Ukraine's biggest footballing giants.
Kickoff is slated for 18:00 Kyiv time, and fans are eagerly awaiting what is expected to be a fiercely contested battle for a place in the next round of the tournament. The UAF Referees Committee has appointed Dmytro Panchyshyn to officiate the match. Panchyshyn, a 38-year-old referee from Kharkiv, has experience in the top division, having officiated three matches this season. He will be assisted by Volodymyr Dumenko and Yaroslav Povazhnyi, also from Kharkiv.
The stakes are high, and both teams will be looking to secure a victory. Dynamo Kyiv, however, will be missing key players due to injuries, which could impact their performance. Beyond this high-profile match, the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 features other intriguing matchups, with teams like Viktoria Sumy, Inhulets, LNZ Cherkasy, and Rukh Lviv also vying for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Other matches include AgroTech vs. Phoenix Mariupol and Metalist 1925 vs. Agrobusiness. Chernihiv, Bukovina, and Lokomotiv Kyiv have already secured their places in the quarterfinals. The Ukrainian Cup 2025/2026 season features 68 teams, showcasing the depth of football talent in Ukraine. The tournament format dictates a single match per pairing in the 1/8 finals, with a penalty shootout to decide the winner if the game ends in a draw after normal time.
Dynamo Kyiv vs. Shakhtar: A Rivalry Renewed
The Dynamo Kyiv vs. Shakhtar Donetsk match is always a highlight of the Ukrainian football calendar. This Ukrainian Cup encounter adds another chapter to their storied rivalry.
More Cup Action on the Horizon
- Viktoria Sumy vs. Inhulets
- LNZ Cherkasy vs. Rukh Lviv
- AgroTech vs. Phoenix Mariupol
- Metalist 1925 vs. Agrobusiness