Ingulets beat Polesia II 2-1 in the First League on Monday, a result that leaves the hosts nine points from the bottom while the visitors remain rooted to fourteenth place. The match unfolded with moments that mattered more than the overall picture, as is often the case in these games.
O. Yevtushenko opened the scoring after just three minutes, a quick strike that put the home side ahead early. To be fair, it set the tone for how Ingulets approached the game — not with possession, but with intent. The visitors struggled to find their rhythm from the outset.
Half-time arrived with a 1-0 lead and three yellow cards already in circulation. Y. Karaman and A. Benedyuk had been booked, along with an unnamed player. Then came O. Avramenko's goal in the 45th minute plus one, giving Ingulets a cushion before the break. By then, the visitors were already on the back foot.
The second half brought substitutions and a moment of drama. D. Tuzenko, V. Dubiley and O. Zhadan were brought on as the game opened up. And here's the thing — Y. Karaman missed a penalty at the 84th minute, a chance that could have changed everything. Two more yellow cards followed before the final whistle approached.
A goal in the 90th minute plus five sealed the result, though the scorer was not listed in the match report. Ingulets held on for the three points, extending their unbeaten run while Polesia II's winless streak continues. The table does not move much in these games, but confidence matters.