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Dynamo Kyiv Eyes Cup Victory, European Spot Secured

5/20/2026

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Yarmolenko Demands Victory

Andriy Yarmolenko and Ihor Kostiuk say Dynamo Kyiv must win the Cup final against Chernihiv.
Yarmolenko says he feels nervous before matches, but anxiety disappears when play starts, and notes that the dressing-room is serious because the team cannot end the season without trophies.
Winning the Cup will secure Dynamo Kyiv a place in European competitions.
Coach Kostiuk notes Dynamo are 13-time Cup winners, trusts experience, says no motivation needed.

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Synytsia’s Stadium Delay

FC Chernihiv’s owners Yurii and Mykola Synytsia run the club on an annual £560,000 budget, the lowest in their division.
Their planned 4,000-seat stadium remains delayed until the security situation improves.
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Yarmolenko Demands Victory

Andriy Yarmolenko and Ihor Kostiuk say Dynamo Kyiv must win the Cup final against Chernihiv.
Yarmolenko says he feels nervous before matches, but anxiety disappears when play starts, and notes that the dressing-room is serious because the team cannot end the season without trophies.
Winning the Cup will secure Dynamo Kyiv a place in European competitions.
Coach Kostiuk notes Dynamo are 13-time Cup winners, trusts experience, says no motivation needed.

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