Schedule/Game Results

Winter 2008-09 First Team

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Liverpool
Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 08:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 5-2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina have registered in the top league in the city this indoor season. They want to test themselves against some of the best the city has to offer. And opening day certainly proved that this league is going to be a weekly hard intense battle.

Ukraina came out ready against a very very strong team, and opening the scoring on a good strike from Danilo Popowych. Ukraina doubled their lead on a great passing goal by the brothers Makischuk, Scotty, with a great pass to brother Lukey who finished a great goal to make it 2-0 Ukraina. Danilo got a second for himself and a third for Ukraina directly off of a corner to make it 3-0 before the opposition got one back to make it 3-1. Vince Didkovsky made sure Ukraina's 3 goal lead was back with a great finish off his chest off of a corner. Ukraina started the second half well as both teams fought hard, but no goals happened until Andriy Panchuk and Luke Makischuk played a great one two passing play, and Lukey finished to make it 5-1 Ukraina. Ukraina gave up a late goal but fought hard to keep the score the same and win the game. Ukraina were honoured to have present the Ukrainian Ambassador to watch this game.  Andriy Popowych had an outstanding game in goal making key saves throughout the game.

Man of the Match

Luke Makischuk
Lukey dominated the midfield like a little bulldog winning tackles, defending well and scoring 2 goals.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. The Black Cats
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 @ 07:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 2-0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were sluggish tonight showing up the day after our fundraising banquet party, the food and alcohol still swimming around the bodies, but as usual they put that aside and did the business on the pitch.  Morgan Kenny got things going with a great low striker in the first half, while Scott Makischuk scored a great low far post strike as well in the first half.  The second half was a non issue as Ukraina's shape and confidence was on show, and the Black Cats had no opportunities and Ukraina floated to victory.  Andriy Popowych played well in goal and earned the shutout.

Man of the Match

Matty Kenny
Defended well all game, made some great passes to penetrate and set up attacks.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Ottawa Royals Blue
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 @ 10:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3-4 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina started very brightly in this game going up 2-0 on goals by call up and great finisher Arsen Gritsenko, and Scott Makischuk. Then disaster happened when a combination of lacklustre play, unlucky bounces, poor refeering allowed the Royals to score 4 unanswered goals in the second half.  Ukraina pulled one back by Kenny Porter but couldn't find the equalizing goal. Morgan Kenny played in goal.

Man of the Match

Arsen Gritsenko
Sent a great pass for the first goal, and calmly finished the second goal

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Rovers
Sunday, December 7th, 2008 @ 06:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 6 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina started a bit slow this game, going 1-0 down off a flukey goal and were under a bit of pressure to start. But the most unlikeliest of scorers, our keeper Andriy Popowych knocked a long ball out of his goal area which bounced over the keepers head to tie the game 1-1. That is how it was at halftime. The second half started well, with Matty Kenny scoring a great free kick, before Luke Makischuk hammered home a great shot to make it 3-1. Luke scored again off a corner to make it 4-1, before Danilo Popowych scored a good finish and Morgan Kenny curled one in to round out the scoring at 6-1 Ukraina. Was a great team game by Ukraina who played a super match. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Luke Makischuk
Luke played very well in the middle and wing, won a lot of tackles, worked hard defensively.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Ottawa Royals White
Sunday, December 14th, 2008 @ 10:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 5-1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina, with a depleted squad with injuries to 3-4 key players, called up Dima Synyak and new young 17 year old signing Nate Lofosse, didn't miss a beat and dominated a very weak Royals Team. Luke Makischuk, playing through an injured ankle opening things up with a goal early on, before Bryce Motiuk scored to make it 2-0. Morgan Kenny scored for Ukraina, and Bryce Motiuk scored his second to make it 4-0 Ukraina. Royals scored a lucky goal before Ukraina finished things off on a good finish off a corner from Andriy Panchuk. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Bryce Motiuk
Bryce was great today finishing 2 great goals and working extremely hard.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Ottawa Impact
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 @ 10:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 12-2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played against a poor team today, and showed why we are one of the top teams. We played a good passing game, took a bit to settle down and get our focus, but finished our chances very well, and had some great team goals to show for it. The goal scorers were Scotty Makischuk with 5, Eric Lapointe with 2, Andriy Panchuk, Morgan Kenny, Mike Popowych, Vince Didkovsky, and Mike Herasimenko. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Scott Makischuk
Scotty scored 5 goals and worked hard at both ends of the pitch

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. FC Bello
Sunday, January 4th, 2009 @ 11:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 6-5 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played their first game back after 2 weeks off for the holiday. The fitness and first touches of the players was a bit off which was expected, and the boys weren't themselves, but showed that they have the character to still come out on top of games they don't play their best. New young signing Nate Lofosse got his account started by scoring 2 quick goals to put Ukraina ahead 2-0 before Scott Makischuk scored to give us 3-0 lead. Bello came back into the game scoring 2 goals making it 3-2. Ukraina started the second half decent, with Scott Makischuk scoring his second, and Alex Zaslavsky scoring to make it 5-2. But Ukraina got a bit too comfortable and Bello came back strong, scoring 3 unanswered goals to tie the game up with 4 minutes left. But there was still life in the boys, as Scott Makischuk scored his hattrick to give Ukraina the win with 2 minutes left in the game. Andriy Popowych played in goal.

Man of the Match

Scott Makischuk
Scott with his timely scoring and great finish won the game for Ukraina.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Gloucester Wednesday
Sunday, January 11th, 2009 @ 07:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3-1 Win
Game Summary:Ukraina weren't very prepared for this game, as the holiday hangover continues. Although Ukraina were passing the ball around very well, we were not finishing our chances and as luck would have it, Gloucester scored to go up 1-0 at halftime. Ukraina then settled down, and Scott Makischuk scored a goal very early in the second half before Graeme Webber volleyed home his first of the season to make it 2-1 Ukraina. Scotty Makischuk scored again midway through the half to seal the victory for Ukraina. Morgan Kenny played great in goal.

Man of the Match

Andriy Panchuk
Andriy had a solid game on defence, organized things well, played simple effective passes.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Cobras
Sunday, January 18th, 2009 @ 08:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4-2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played in a huge match tonight against a team that was right on our heels for first place, and Ukraina did not dissapoint! Sergey Kovalenkov made his return to the team last night after being away in Ukraina since the summer, and didn't show signs of rustiness! Ukraina scored 20 seconds into the match, when a long ball was played and Natey Lafosse buried the first goal. Not long after, another long ball was played and a great header by Morgan Kenny gave Ukraina a 2-0. Scott Makischuk was soon to give Ukraina a 3-0 lead at halftime. Graeme Webber scored the goal of the season on a beautiful side volley from 20 yards out midway through the second half to give Ukraina a 4-0 lead. Cobras got a goal back, and Graeme Webber was then sent off with a red card for a big tackle on an opposing player. Ukraina gave up another goal but were firmly in place to win the game. Andriy Popowych made some big saves towards the end of the game to preserve the win.

Man of the Match

Vince Didkovsky
Vince was a rock at the back, stopping any and all attacks through the middle.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Brazil
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 @ 08:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 9-2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were back in top form today as we really played a great passing game. Scott Makischuk got things going early on before Sergey Kovalenkov scored to make it 2-0. Scotty Makischuk was on hand again to score Ukraina's third, before Nate Lafosse scored to make it 4-0. Ukraina went to half time confortable, although gave away 2 goals, before we put our foot on the gas again with Scotty Makischuk scoring his hattrick goal and Matty Kenny scoring a good free kick to make it 6-2 Ukraina. Nate Lafosse scored a brilliant individual goal to make it 7-2 before Scotty scored his 4th goal of the game late on before Morgan Kenny slotted home a good finish to round out the scoring 9-2. Andriy Popowych played extremely well in goal making some big saves throughout the game.

Man of the Match

Matty Kenny
Matty was very composed in the center of midfield, defended very well, strong passing throughout the game.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Blazers
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 @ 08:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3-1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played a decent team today, and were in for a good game. Ukraina started well when youngster Nate Lafosse scored a left footed shot to put Ukraina up 1-0. Ukraina then gave up a goal and it was 1-1 at halftime. After a refresh at halftime Ukraina came out hard, and Vince Didkovsky made a great run from the back and finished a great goal off a corner kick. Ukraina were then denied a goal when the referee was looking for any excuse to help us lose! But we were not to be denied when Matty Kenny scored a great free kick into the top corner. Morgan Kenny played great in goal.

Man of the Match

Nate Lafosse
Nate worked very hard all game, caused problems for the defence turning them at all opportunity.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Azzuri United
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 @ 11:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 5-3 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played a good team today, and were put to the test in the first half. Ukraina started well, scoring on a corner on a goal by Scot Makischuk. Ukraina then gave up a goal soon after, and before we knew it, it was 2-1 for the opposition at halftime. Ukraina made some adjustments, and Graeme Webber scored a low shot to tie the game 2-2. With 10 minutes to go, Ukraina gave up another goal to go down 3-2. Typical Ukraina, making it hard on themselves! Ukraina then stepped up their played, and Scott Makischuk tied things up 3-3. with about 7 minutes to go Matty Kenny took a great shot and it went in off the post to go up 4-3. Eric Lapointe then earned a penalty shot for Ukraina, and Mike Herasimenko stepped up and buried it to win the game 5-3. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Alex Zaslavsky
Alex held the ball up brilliantly all game, set up scoring chances at every opportunity.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. AS Romani
Sunday, February 15th, 2009 @ 06:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3-2 Win
Game Summary: In a typical Ukraina match nowadays, we started very sluggish and made it hard on ourselves. Ukraina went 2-0 down in the first half, and were struggling to put away their chances. The opposition was playing well, and giving Ukraina all they could handle. Morgan Kenny got Ukraina back into the game with a great left footed finish. Halftime 2-1 Opposition. The second half started with the real Ukraina, fired up and ready to battle. The boys have to find it in them to find this fire before the game, rather then wait until they are down. So the boys took the field to battle back. But were handed some bad luck. In also typical fashion, the refereeing was atrocious, and Luke Makischuk was sent off for a very soft call, and Ukraina were left playing a man short 6 players v 7 players. Again, in typical Ukrainian style we stepped it up and played hard. Graeme Webber was then issued a yellow card for a hard tackle, and was given a 2 minute penalty, where Ukraina was playing 5 v 7! We held them off well, fighting for every tackle, and Scotty Makischuk scored to make it 2-2 playing a man short. The rest of the game tackles were flying all over the place, trash talking, coaches intense trying to influence referees, and with 7 minutes remaining Sergey Kovalenkov beat 2 mean and placed home a great shot. The Ukraina bench and players and fans erupted in excitment, and Sergey's celebration was as good as the goal as he strolled by the opposition bench letting them know Ukrainians always come on top! Ukraina played well, and even had most of the play for the rest of the match. Andriy Popowych had a great game in goal, saving some great opportunities.

Man of the Match

Sergey Kovalenkov
Sergey was an engine in the midfield, scored a massive goal

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Hajduk
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 @ 07:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 2-2 Tie
Game Summary: Ukraina are struggling as of late, and the results are beginning to catch up with the mediocre form. Ukraina went up 1-0 on a good goal by Scott Makischuk. Ukraina gave up a goal not too long after taking the lead. Half time came and went, and the play didn't pick up from Ukraina, who went a man short from a yellow card, another show of the struggles lately. Ukraina then got a breakthrough when Bryce Motiuk scored to give Ukraina the lead, but again gave up a goal short time after to end the game 2-2. Morgan Kenny played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Morgan Kenny
Morgan kept us in the game with some good saves, and great long passes.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Hammer
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 @ 11:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4-2 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina again played a meaningless game having wrapped up the league title a few weeks back, and could not find the switch tonight. The first half was poor, but our second half was great showing the spirit and skill we possess. We went down 3-0 in the first half before Matty Kenny scored a free kick. In the second half, the opposition scored another goal, but Mike Herasimenko gave Ukraina some hope making it 4-2. Ukraina played well the rest of the match, but couldn't find the back of the net. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Mike Herasimenko
Mike was very solid in the back, and organized things well

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Blazers (Quater-final game)
Sunday, March 8, 2009 @ 03:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3-1 Win
Game Summary:Ukraina played in a very tough Quarter Final Game today and showed the type of spirit necessary to win big games. Morgan Kenny got things going scoring straight off a corner kick. The game stayed 1-0 for a long period of time, before Nate Lafosse scored a good goal to get Ukraina 2-0 up at haltime. Ukraina came out a bit flat, and gave up a goal early in the second half, but stood strong for the rest of the match, and with a few minutes left, Bryce Motiuk and Konstantin Privalov combined well for Bryce to score the killer goal. Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Konstantin Privalov
Konstantin held the ball up brilliantly all game for Ukraina.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Liverpool (Semi-final game)
Monday, March 9, 2009 @ 09:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4-3 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played in what must be one of the most legendary games in Club history. The game was played at a fast pace, with both teams tight, before Graeme Webber was given a red along with a player on the opposition for a scrum. This changed the game quickly, and Ukraina gave up a goal right before half. Ukraina came out in the second half very soft, and gave up another early goal to go down 2-0. In true Ukrainian spirit, the boys could have packed it in, but dug deep, and found some strength and Nate Lafosse scored a goal to bring Ukraina back in. Right off the kickoff Nate scored again on a brilliant volley to tie the game at 2-2 with 10 minutes to go. Nate Lafosse once again stepped up and beat a few defenders, and buried a goal to give Ukraina a 3-2 lead with 6 minutes to go. Ukraina took their foot off the gas for a bit, and gave up a poor goal to let the opposition back in the game. But a legend was born today, in Nate Lafosse, who beat 2 defenders down the left and hammered home short side the game winning goal! Andriy Popowych played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Nate Lafosse
Nate showed top class finishing and emotion

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina vs. Brazil (Final game)
Saturday, March 14, 2009 @ 05:00 PM
Location: Coliseum
Result: 2-0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were simply brilliant in the championship match, and came out winners without many nerves getting work. Nate Lafosse continued his hot strea scoring a brilliant chip over the keeper to make it 1-0 early for Ukraina. Eric Lapointe, having returned after a month through injury stepped up and played a solid game, finishing a good goal late in the second half. Ukraina came out just as strong in the second half, and dominated the play. Brazil had no chance of every beating us, and we cruised to victory, and a Championship! Andriy Popowych played very well and earned the shutout.

Man of the Match

Each member who played in the game
Everyone did their job.