HC Kharkiv claimed a 29:26 victory over the Odesa Region Team in Round 10 of the Ukrainian Men's Higher League 2025/26 season. The match took place on May 9 in Brovary.
HC Kharkiv claimed a 29:26 victory over the Odesa Region Team in Round 10 of the Ukrainian Men's Higher League 2025/26 season. The match took place on May 9 in Brovary.
The game was closely contested from the opening minutes, with both teams trading goals and neither side able to establish a significant advantage. Kharkiv gradually found their rhythm and began to move ahead, but Odesa continued to respond and kept the score tight.
Late in the first half, HC Kharkiv held a narrow 12:11 lead. However, Odesa managed to level the game before the break, sending the teams into halftime tied at 13:13.
Kharkiv Take Control after the Break
The second half proved decisive. HC Kharkiv increased the tempo and became more effective in attack, gradually taking control of the match.
Early in the second half, Kharkiv established a two-goal advantage at 18:16. As the game progressed, the visitors continued to build their lead.
One of the key moments came when HC Kharkiv extended the advantage to five goals at 26:21, putting themselves in a strong position heading into the closing stages.
Odesa responded with a late push and managed to reduce the deficit, but Kharkiv remained composed under pressure and protected their lead until the final whistle.
The match ended 29:26 in favour of HC Kharkiv.
Top Scorers
Yevhen Rachok led HC Kharkiv's attack with an impressive 10 goals. Arfa Mohamed added 6 goals, while Serhii Shtefan scored 4.
The victory was built on a strong second-half performance, as HC Kharkiv turned a 13:13 halftime score into a three-goal win and secured another important result in the Ukrainian Higher League.
Final score: Odesa Region Team 26–29 HC Kharkiv
