Shakhtar U-19 crowned champions of Ukraine
Shakhtar's youth team secured the U-19 league title after beating Kolos, finishing ahead of Dynamo Kyiv.
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The Shakhtar U-19 team has officially clinched the Ukrainian league title. In their final match of the season, the Donetsk side secured a 2-0 victory over Kolos.
Viktor Tsukanov was the standout performer, netting both goals in the 9th and 66th minutes. Despite a missed penalty by Bundash in the first half, the team maintained control throughout the match to confirm their championship status.
Shakhtar finished the campaign with 79 points, maintaining a three-point lead over their closest rivals, Dynamo Kyiv, who ended the season with 76 points. Veres completed the top three with 56 points.
The title victory marks the conclusion of a tightly contested season. By defeating Kolos, the team successfully defended their position at the top of the standings, holding off a persistent challenge from the Kyiv club until the final whistle.