Schedule/Game Results

Summer 2007 Competitive Div 4

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Kemptville Kougars
Sunday May 27th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: Kemptville College #6
Result: 4 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were impressive today. The players were committed, had a brilliant warm up, and came out flying. Our clutch goal scorer Alex Zaslavsky continued his dazzling form scoring the first goal 3 minutes into the game with a great header into the top of the goal. AZ was not done, adding his second after a great pass from Danilo in the 11th minute. Ukraina then lost some focus, and were under some pressure for the rest of the half. After a quick talk and regaining our composure at half time, Ukraina came out flying once again on a wondergoal by Bryce Motiuk who hammered a left foot shot from 30 yards in the top corner. Kemptville got one back about 10 minutes later, but Ukraina were in control as Danilo Popowych scored straight off a corner to seal the victory for Ukraina. Matty Kenny was great in goal.

Man of the Match

Alex Zaslavsky
Scored 2 great goals, held the ball up well, and worked hard all game.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sunday June 10th, 2007 @ 9:00pm
Location: University of Ottawa
Result: 3 - 0 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina worked very hard today, playing defensively and hoping to counter attack. A few chances were spurned, and Bosnia were too strong in the end. It was 0-0 until the 67th minute, when Bosnia got the goal that killed off Ukraina. It was a great effort, against a very very strong team. Matty Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Dan Popowych
Held the defence together for most of the game, sweeped up well, won some big tackles.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sunday June 17th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: MLA Leitrim Road 1 (South)
Result: 2 - 0 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina played probably their best game of the season today despite the outcome. They passed the ball around like a top quality team, had many chances to score, but were unable to capitalize on their chances. Bosnia are a top team in the City, and Ukraina showed that they are that as well by dominating possession and the majority of the scoring chances. Matty Kenny had a great game in goal.

Man of the Match

Kenny Porter Ivanchuk
Solid in center midfield, sprayed passes around all game, worked for 90 minutes.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. ISSC
Sunday June 24th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: Rideau HS #1
Result: 4 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were brilliant today recovering from a few tough losses last week. This game hopefully will spark a change in the seasons fortunes. Ukraina were up 2-0 after 6 minutes, on goals by Chris Arnone and Alex Zaslavsky. Arnone then got his second on a long range strike, and Kenny Porter and Luke Makischuk combined well for Kenny to bury his second of the season to make it 4-0 at half time. Ukraina then played some good stuff, holding off the opponent to win the game handily. Matty Kenny was brilliant in goal.

Man of the Match

Matty Kenny
Came off his line brilliantly, organized the defence, and had an overall solid game.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Gloucester
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Location: Hornets Nest #9
Result: 3 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played good soccer today, creating many chances throughout the game. We struggled a bit in the first half to hit the net and finish out chances, but the positive side is that we were creating many. At halftime it was 0-0 with Ukraina dominating the game. The breakthrough goal came at 55 minutes when Chris Arnone buried his 3rd goal of the season on a great far post finish. Ukraina then were pushing for the second goal, and it came through a great control, and clinical finish from Alex Zaslavsky. Zaslavsky then scored the teams 3rd of the night, his team leading 5th goal of the season. Matty Kenny got his second straight shutout in the Ukraina goal.

Man of the Match

Chris Arnone
Scored the breakthrough goal for Ukraina to get the ball rolling, worked tirelessly creating turnovers and had 4 shots on goal.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. CPSC Rangers
Sunday July 8th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: MLA Leitrim Road 1 (South)
Result: 8 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina came out very poorly in this game going down 1-0 early on in the game. They evened things up on a deflected goal by Sergey Kovalenkov. Sergey then set up the second goal where Kenny Porter finished well. Half time Ukraina were up 2-1. Then we came out and scored a good goal by Chris Arnone. We then surrendered another goal making it a tight 3-2 lead. Danilo Popowych scored a hard low shot to make it 4-2 Ukraina. Bryce Motiuk then scored a goal to make it 5-2 Ukraina and a short time later, Sergey Kovalenkov got his second to make it 6-2. Mike Herasimenko scored a trademark header to make it 7-2, and Roman Dzioba, came on and buried a great goal to get his first of the season. This game was the full return of Scott Makischuk who is playing on his torn acl with a special brace. Matty Kenny didn't have a busy day, but played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Luke Makischuk
Lukey ran the right wing all game. He was up and down attacking and defending.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Gatineau
Sunday July 15th, 2007 @ 11:30am
Location: Leitrim Park
Result: 1 - 1 Tie
Game Summary: Ukraina were without 9 players this game for various reasons, but did not dissapoint battling for 90 minutes and were unlucky to tie the game. Ukraina were a bit on their back foot early in the game as we struggled to find our composure, but after 20 minutes we started to settle down and play some good soccer. Half time whistle brought us to the break with no score. Early in the second half, Ukraina were pressuring when a scramble in the 18 yard box, Alex Zaslavsky performed an overhead bicycle kick to make the score 1-0 Ukraina. What a goal it was! Ukraina then continued to play fantastic just missing opportunities to extend our lead. Matty Kenny was absolutely brilliant in goal, making huge saves to keep us in the game. At the dying minutes of the game, Gatineau were on the receiving end of 2 very lucky bounces with Resulted in them scoring a late equalizer. 1-1 Final. Matty Kenny was brilliant in goal.

Man of the Match

Sergey Kovalenkov
He covered more ground in this game then anyone can imagine, worked for 90 minutes dying for the cause.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Hornets
Sunday July 22nd, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: MLA Leitrim Road 1 (South)
Result: 4 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina started very poorly in this match but our keeper Matty Kenny made some great saves to keep us in the game. Ukraina scored against the run of play to go up 1-0 on a long range lob by Mike Herasimenko. Ukraina went up 2-0 on a goal by all time leading scorer Scotty Makischuk who is playing with a special brace on his knee until his surgery next month. We were then 3-0 up early in the second half as Chris Arnone latched onto a long throw and buried home our third. Gloucester pulled one back off of a corner (own goal), but Pascal Bastien buried his first of the season for Ukraina with girlfriend in attendance! Matty Kenny had a great game in goal and was unlucky not to record the shutout.

Man of the Match

Dan Popowych
Playing in behind the defence, Danilo was there to stop any chance of Gloucester getting an attack.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Falcons
Sunday July 29th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: MLA Leitrim Road 1 (South)
Result: 5 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Game Summary - Ukraina played a decent game today. In a very hot day, Ukraina pass the ball around and tried to play a possession game. There was an early goal on a great strike from Alex Zaslavsky to get Ukraina up 1-0. Ukraina went up 2-0 on a great team goal finished off by Chris Arnone. After half time Luke Makischuk was on hand to bury Ukraina's third goal 3-0. Sergey Kovalenkov and an own goal were the remaining two highlights of the game. Ukraina are now unbeaten in 6 games. Matty Kenny got the shutout in goal.

Man of the Match

Eric Lapointe
Was solid in the air, won tackles, solid distribution from right back.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Falcons
Sunday August 5th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
Location: University of Ottawa
Result: 3 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina passed the ball around very well and played good soccer today. Lacking a bit in the final third, although it was a relatively easy win. Mike Herasimenko opened the scoring off of a corner with a header at the far post. The Falcons then tied it up at the 55th minute mark giving Ukraina something to think about. We responded well 9 minutes later when Kenny scored a 20 yard left footed shot in the bottom corner. Ukraina killed the game off in the 70th minute when Alex Zaslavsky cooly finished a good team move. Matty Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Bryce Motiuk
Bryce used his skill well keeping possession, and playing simple effective balls all over the field.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Kemptville Kougars
Wednesdau August 8th, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Location: Woodroffe HS
Result: 2 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina had a battle on their hands today. with 4 key players out through injury and family reasons, Ukraina would have to dig deep to beat Kemptville in a must win game. We started very slowly, struggling with the bad pitch and the hard work of Kemptville. Ukraina went down 1-0 after 15 minutes in the game. This was a blow as now we would have to chase the game. Kemptville were then awarded a penalty shot and hit the post to save Ukraina's blushes. Then we started to play a lot harder and put some pressure when Kenny Porter's shot was saved by the keeper and Jesse Page was on hand to finish for his first career goal for Ukraina in the 42nd minute. The second half was a tight affair, with both teams flying into tackles desperatly wanting to win. But it was our clutch man, Alex Zaslavsky who was on hand to bury a good finish under the keeper in the 72nd minute. Ukraina held on and got the 3 points. Matty Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Walter Usyk
Walter owned the left side of defense today shutting down Kemptville's best player. He tackled hard and was brilliant.

 

Belleville Tournament
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Burlington Locomotive
Saturday August 11th, 2007 @ 11:00am
Location: Belleville
Result: 2 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were working out the cobwebs from the long drive in the morning and didn't play particularly well, but won a comfortable 2-1 game. Alex Zaslavsky scored the first, Chris Arnone got the second goal. Matty Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Bryce Motiuk
Magic touches, played a very solid game

 

Belleville Tournament
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Dollard Gunners
Saturday August 11th, 2007 @ 2:00pm
Location: Belleville
Result: 2 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played one of their best games today passing the ball around very well and earning this win by playing some great soccer. Alex Zaslavsky scored the first goal on a fantastic volley, Kenny Porter scored the second on a brilliant team passing goal. Matty Kenny earned the shutout.

Man of the Match

AZ
Scored an amazing wonder goal, lead by example

 

Belleville Tournament
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Hellenic Fury
Saturday August 11th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
Location: Belleville
Result: 1 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina again played a fantastic game beating a very good team. Scotty Makischuk earned Ukraina a penalty and Alex Zaslavsky stepped up and put it away. Matty Kenny earned the shutout, his 9th of his career, which is a new Ukraina Soccer Club record!

Man of the Match

Pascal
Dominated the opposing strikers, vocal, solid game

 

Belleville Tournament - Quarter Finals
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Sherbrooke
Saturday August 12th, 2007 @ 10:00am<p class="fullStoryMom"><strong> </strong><br>
Location: Belleville
Result: 2 - 0 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina, decimated by injuries and lacking a full squad did them today losing 2-0. The boys played hard but just didn't have it in them to overcome the odds. Was a great tournament, the boys with a bit of better luck on the injury front would have won this tournament in style. Matty Kenny played in goal.

Man of the Match

Sergey
Run himself into the group, never giving up, working until the end

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Ottawa Internationals
Sunday August 19th, 2007 @ 3:00pm
Location: Uplands Military 2
Result: 1 - 0 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina, in a must win game, had a brilliant first half, passing the ball around very well, hitting a post and dominated the tackles. Unfortunately we couldn't turn the possession into goals. The second half was similar, although the standard was dropping and their was no urgency, or determination. The internationals scored on a counter attack, and Ukraina tried to rally to even the game up, but in the end couldn't do it. Matty Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Jesse Page
Jesse controlled the game with his simple passing, great marking and all around solid game at center back.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. Kanata Lighting
Sunday August 26th, 2007 @ 8:30pm
Location: Bridlewood Core N
Result: 4 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were simply brilliant today. With everything to play for, Ukraina knew what it takes to win big games. We can out fast and hard and our all time leading scorer Scotty Makischuk got us up early in the game on a great pass by Andrew Panchuk. Our big man Mike Herasimenko rose to meet a Christ Arnone corner kick to score our second in the 19th minute. Jon Udell, playing in Center midfield today, scored an absolute cracker from 30 yards to make it 3-0 in the 25th minute. Then Ukraina started to take it down a notch, and let Kanata back in the game on a breakaway, and a penalty shot. The second half Ukraina found their form again, with Chris Arnone scoring to make it 4-2, and win the game relatively comfortably with Matty Kenny snuffing out any attack Kanata had. Matty Kenny played great in goal.

Man of the Match

Jon Udell
Worked hard for 90 minutes winning tackles, spraying passes all over the pitch, and scored a cracker of a goal.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina Royals vs. ISSC
Sunday September 2nd, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Location: MLA Leitrim Road 1 (South)
Result: 2 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were missing 10 players due to surgery, suspension, cottage, injury. It was an unimportant game as Ukraina had already clinched second place and earned promotion. With that said, Ukraina came to play and play hard they did. With just 11 players, and injured Danilo in goal and Matty Kenny playing out, Ukraina passed the ball around very well and dominated early on. Mike Herasimenko scored off of a corner kick scramble. Kenny Porter, on his farewell game, scored a great curling left footed shot to make it 2-0 Ukraina. Ukraina gave up a goal right before half but shut down shop after that. Danilo had to come up with a magnificent save in the dying seconds to preserve the win. Young new boy Alex Steale played his first game for Ukraina.

Man of the Match

Danilo Popowych
Dan played in goal today, and made some great saves, including a game saver at the end.