Veres edge LNZ 1-0 for first Ukrainian Premier League win of the season

Veres secured their first win of the new Ukrainian Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over LNZ, ending a nine-match winless streak. The match was interrupted by an air raid alert that lasted over four hours. The decisive goal came in the 85th minute from substitute Checher, who scored with a header despite Veres having few chances throughout the game. LNZ dominated possession and created more opportunities but failed to convert, with their best efforts hitting the crossbar or being saved. The match mirrored a similar fixture on August 31 last year, when Veres also claimed their debut win of that season against the same opponent. LNZ's six-match home unbeaten run came to an end, and both teams play their next matches on September 6.