Kick-off on 20.08.23 19:00.

The upcoming clash between Kryvbas and Shakhtar is set to take place on the 23rd of August. The black-red-yellow team have secured only two victories out of their six friendly matches. They defeated Khust 6-0 and Kremen 3-1. In addition, under Vernydub's guidance, they faced Veres (1-2), Dnipro-1 (2-2), Minaj (1-4), and Lviv's Karpaty (0-1). The Miners engaged in friendly battles against AZ Alkmaar (3-3), Ajax (0-3), Greek AEK (0-5), and Utrecht (4-2).

The encounter between Kryvbas and Shakhtar can be watched online. The opponents last met at the Horniak Stadium in March. Back then, the visitors triumphed with a 3-0 victory thanks to a goal and an assist from Sudakov. Kryvbas' predecessor once competed in the top league during the 2012/13 season. The U19 head coach, Kosovsky, has left his position, and the team have enlisted the former Kolos goalkeeper, Makhankov.

In late July, the team welcomed defensive midfielder Bizimana. The former captain of Rwanda's national team previously played for Belgian side Deinze. The black-red-yellow team also secured an on-loan deal for forward Daniil Honcharuk, the Ukrainian champion. Dibanho extended his collaboration with the team, and the agreement now includes a purchase option for the player from Estonia's Levadia. The Kryvbas vs Shakhtar game can be watched online.

The Miners decided not to acquire Bohdan Mykhailychenko from Anderlecht. The Ukrainian player moved to Zagreb's Dinamo instead. Halfback Maicon, who is currently with Corinthians on a temporary basis, might strengthen Fenerbahçe. FAVBET has become the main sponsor of the Donetsk team. American channel CBS has prepared a miniseries about the orange-blacks' performances in the 2022/23 European season. The premiere is set for the fall.

Napoli have shown interest in Shakhtar's winger Tete, whose contract with the UPL champion expires at the end of the year. Israeli youth national team defender Lemkin is close to transferring to Shakhtar. He is one of the leaders in the youth team, having showcased his talent at the U21 European Championship and the U20 World Cup. The player represents Hapoel Tel Aviv. The transfer is valued at 1.2 million euros. The Kryvbas vs Shakhtar match can be watched online.

Additionally, the event is available in the PPV format.