Livyi Bereh beats Oleksandriya to secure UPL promotion
Livyi Bereh secured their spot in the Ukrainian Premier League after a narrow victory over Oleksandriya in the play-off match.
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In the decisive promotion play-off match for a spot in the Ukrainian Premier League, Livyi Bereh secured a narrow 1-0 home victory against Oleksandriya. This result marked a significant turning point for both clubs regarding their league status.
The match was decided by a single goal just before the halftime whistle. In the 45th minute, Yevhen Banada, a former Oleksandriya player, found the net with a precise header following a set-piece situation. His goal proved to be the winner, confirming promotion for the hosts.
With this result, Livyi Bereh earns a place in the top flight, while Oleksandriya will drop to the First League, where the club will begin the process of rebuilding their squad for the upcoming season.