Rukh defeated Poltava in their debut match in the UPL

• Rukh defeated Poltava with a score of 2:1 in their debut match in the UPL.
• The head coach of Rukh believes that the team did not show their best game.
• The next match for Rukh will be against Dynamo on September 8.

This is reported by Terrikon, Ukrainian Football.

On September 1, 2025, the Lviv football club Rukh held their first match in the Ukrainian Premier League, defeating the newcomer SK Poltava with a score of 2:1. The head coach of Rukh, Ivan Fedyk, noted that the team did not show their highest level of play, but it was important to earn three points.

Fedyk emphasized that there were moments in the match when the team could have controlled the game better, but there were also situations that required improvement. "The most important thing is these three points. We did not show an incredible game, but the first matches are always difficult," he noted.

In turn, Rukh player Denis Pidgursky also expressed the importance of support from the fans during the match. He stated that the team felt their support, which contributed to a better game. The next match for Rukh will be held on September 8 against Kyiv's Dynamo.

Poltava, despite the defeat, demonstrated fighting spirit, but in the match, they could not stop the attacking actions of Rukh. The team's coach acknowledged that there is still a lot of work to be done to improve the results.

Tags: Sport/Football/Ukrainian Premier League