Schedule/Game Results

Winter 2009 Ukraina 4th Team

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Raiders FC
Tuesday October 20, 2009 @ 6:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4-3 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina played against the defending champions of the league in this first game of the season. Not to give excuses, but the team are a bit banged up, missing 2 players through injury, and lets face it, with new faces in the team it is going to take a bit of time to gel together. With that said, this was a game in which we could have won and beaten the defending champions. Marc Lapointe - Denysewych, continuing his return to action after a 4 year absence due to 2 heart surgeries, played in his first competitive match for Ukraina in over 4 years and started off the scoring finishing a good pass from Andriy Panchuk. Both teams traded chances and half time was 1-1. In the second half our inexperienced showed a bit, giving up 2 soft goals early. But Ukraina kept fighting back as Marc Lapointe - Denysewych set up Alex Zaslavsky to do what he does best and score to get us within one. But once again, Ukraina gave up a goal to get us 2 behind once again. But the fightback was on, and Marc Lapointe Denysewych was on hand to send Alex Zaslavsky through on a breakaway, who finished his second of the night to get the game within 1. But alas, it was too little too late, as the game ended with the loss. Great battling by all the lads, and we are sure to have a strong season! Mike Podgorski had a solid game in goal.

Man of the Match

Alex Zaslavsky
Alex scored two good goals, worked very hard for the team.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. ATZ United
Tuesday October 27, 2009 @ 8:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played in this game minus injury victims Corey Syrnak, Roman Zakaluzny who are both out for a few weeks, the team rallied and had hard working night. Jon Udell got things going with a goal early in the first half, before the opposition tied it up a few minutes later. Andriy Panchuk got one for Ukraina ten minutes later giving Ukraina a 2-1 Halftime lead. The second half was fierce and chances going both ways, Ukraina really needed to get the third to try and kill the game off, and it came off a corner where Marc Lapointe- Denysewych collected the ball at the top of the box and beat a man and finished the goal nicely. Captain Chris Stead killed the game off with his first of the season with 5 minutes to go. Mike Podgorski played very well in goal.

Man of the Match

Artem Padalko
Artem worked hard all game, had some good efforts at goal.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Hammer
Saturday November 7, 2009 @ 8:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 5 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played a big game today, with a few players out with the flu, but a few call ups from the other teams filled out the lineup and did not dissapoint. Ukraina went up 1-0 on a goal by Walter Usyk on a good turn and finish before the opposition tied things up. The rest of the game was easy going for Ukraina, who had most of the ball and dominated the game. Luke Makischuk added a goal, Sergey Kovalenkov hit another, Scott Makischuk scored and Max Padalko scored his first of the season. Mike Podgorski played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Walter Usyk
Walter played well up front, held the ball up well, scored a clinical goal.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Los Gringos
Tuesday November 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 5 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina continued their run of wins today playing a great passing game, and although started very sloppy and slow, had a relatively easy time brushing aside the opposition. The opposition took the lead early in the game due to a poor warmup and lack of concentration by Ukraina, before Jon Udell scored a cracker of a shot to even things up. Alex Zaslavsky then scored a long range effort to put Ukraina ahead. But once again, the lack of preparation by Ukraina showed as they gave up another goal. Nate Lafosse then right off the kickoff went for a mazy run, beat 2 defenders and finshed a good goal. Just before halftime Artem Padalko struck his first of the season finishing a scramble in front of goal. In the second half Ukraina were in control, passing the ball around nicely, and Jon Udell got his second of the game midway through to half to seal the game up for Ukraina. Mike Podgorski played a solid game in goal.

Man of the Match

Alex Zaslavsky
Alex played a great game in Center Midfield, controlling the play, working both attacking and defending.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Hellas
Tuesday November 17, 2009 @ 11:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 1 Win
Game Summary: It was fate that Ukraina were playing against Hellas, better known as the Greeks today. As tomorrow, the Ukrainian National Team play Greece in their final World Cup Qualifier ! So Ottawa Ukraina took the first steps to Ukrainian domination, by winning this match! It was a very tight affair for the first half with chances going both ways at it was 0-0 at halftime. Early in the second half Marc Lapointe Denysewych made a mazy run down the right and finished near post to give Ukraina a 1-0 lead. The lead was short lived as the Greeks equalized 2 minutes later off a corner. With 15 minutes to go, Ukraina needed a goal, and it came off a long range shot by Marc Lapointe-Denysewych which rattled off the bar about 20 feet in the air, and Captain Chris Stead composed as ever was first to it when it came down to nod the ball in the net 2-1 Ukraina. The game was hard and tense after this, but once again, led by Captain Chris Stead, who beat the keeper to the ball and dug the ball loose to finish home his second of the game. Ukraina killed the game off with 2 minutes to go when Max Padalko did a brilliant piece of forward play, holding the ball up, looking for a run and he saw a streaking Marc Lapointe- Denysewych making a run and put a brilliant pass in his direction for Marc to put home. Mike Podgorski had a great game in goal making a bunch of good saves.

Man of the Match

Chris Stead
Chris worked hard, chipped in 2 crucial goals for the win.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Cora
Wednesday November 25, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Location: Dome 3
Result: 6 - 6 Tie
Game Summary: This was one of the strangest soccer games I have been a part of, with a tale of 2 halves. In the first half, Ukraina were brilliant. Playing some amazing soccer, scoring goals at will, with Vince Didkovsky getting things going before Alex Zaslavsky got one to make it 2-0. Andrew Popowych got the third, before Alex Zaslavsky scored again to make it 4-0 after the first half. In the second half, it was a new team, and we conceded 2 goals quickly after half time, before Vince Didkovsky added another one. The opposition was then all over us, scoring goal after goal tying the game at 5. Alex Zaslavsky got 1 just before the end, but it was not enough as we conceded again and the game ended in a tie. Mike Podgorski had a brilliant game in goal.

Man of the Match

Mike Podgorski
Mike kept us in the game in the first half, made some fantastic saves, and was brave.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Centretown FC
Tuesday December 1, 2009 @ 6:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina bounced back this week from a poor game last week to win a big game tonight. Vladdy Ruzhynsky got things going with a great finish to make it 1-0. Sergey Kovalenkov scored the second and third to make it 3-0 at halftime. Early in the second half, Vince Didkovsky scored a great finish to make it 4-0, and keeper Walter Usyk was solid in goal to earn the shutout.

Man of the Match

Max Padalko
Max held the ball up brilliant up front, and made some great passes.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Latinos
Tuesday December 8, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played against the second place team today in a very good game. We started strong with great striker play from Max Padalko who set up Sergey Kovalenkov to slot him the first goal to make it 1-0. Alex Zaslavsky smashed home a free kick 5 minutes later to make it 2-0. Ukraina were cruising at this point, but a mistake gave the opposition some life scoring right before halftime. Ukraina started the second half the same as they ended it, giving up a poor goal to let the opposition tie the game. But 10 minutes from the end, Andriy Panchuk scored a good goal on a breakaway to win the game for Ukraina. Scott Makischuk made his debut in goal, and played well to earn the win.

Man of the Match

Corey Syrnyk
Corey played solid on defence and made some great runs forward to attack.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Red Rockets
Tuesday December 15, 2009 @ 11:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 9 - 8 Win
Game Summary: In easily the strangest, and for a neutral one of the most entertaining games of the season, Ukraina found themselves in an all out offensive game today. The opponent were ready for this match, and came out very strong. But it was Ukraina who got on the board first when Scott Makischuk scored before the opposition scored 2 quick goals to make it 2-1. Corey Syrnyk tied things up with a great shot in the top corner. Sergey Minko was next to score, but the opposition once again went on the offensive, scoring 4 straight goals to be ahead of Ukraina 6-3. Scott Makischuk pulled one back right before half time making it 6-4 for the opposition at halftime. The second half started well, with Andriy Popowych getting on the scoresheet early to pull Ukraina back within 1, then Andriy Panchuk got a goal to make it 6-6. Ukraina then came out firing with Marc Lapointe - Denysewych scoring, and Alex Zaslavsky getting one soon after making it 8-6 Ukraina. But the comeback was almost spoiled as Ukraina gave up another goal, before Andriy Popowych scored another to make it 9-7 Ukraina. We did give up another goal near the end, but held of the pressure and came out with a good comeback victory. Mike Podgorski made some good saves in goal.

Man of the Match

Corey Syrnyk
Corey played very well and scored his first career goal for Ukraina.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Latinos
Wednesday December 23, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Location: Dome 2
Result: 4 - 4 Tie
Game Summary: Ukraina played their last game before the Christmas break, and had to fightback from behind once again. It seems every year Ukraina struggle close to the Christmas break! Ukraina went down 1-0 early on in the game, but Morgan Kenny was on hand to finish a goal to make it 1-1. The Opposition were to go ahead again before halftime but Scott Makischuk came up with a goal before halftime to make it 2-2. The second half didn't start well with Ukraina giving up a goal right from kickoff in the second half going down 3-2, before conceding again to make it 4-2. Ukraina fought hard to comeback, with Alex Zaslavsky getting Ukraina's third, and Scott Makischuk getting the tying goal with 5 minutes left. Ukraina were denied an obvious penalty shot in the dying seconds, and the contest ended 4-4. Mike Podgorski played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Walter Usyk
Walter played very well at the back blocking a lot of shots, and making some nice passes

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Spitfires Footballers
Tuesday January 5, 2010 @ 7:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 7 - 0 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina got back on track in a big way tonight winning a big game. Marc Lapointe-Denysewych got things going in the first 2 minutes of the game scoring a good finish near post. Arsen Gritsenko was next on the scoresheet before Scott Makischuk made it 3-0 just before halftime. Scott Makischuk started the second half as we did the first, scoring in the first few minutes to make it 4-0. Arsen Gritsenko got his second of the game on a good finish and Scott Makischuk hammered home his hat trick to make it 6-0 with 10 minutes to go. Ukraina were passing the ball around well, and dominating the game and Marc Lapointe-Denysewych rounded things off with a free kick 2 minutes from time. Mike Podgorski had a great game in goal earning the shutout.

Man of the Match

Walter Usyk
Walter had a great game on defence, passing the ball fantastic out of the back.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Silly Nanies
Tuesday January 12, 2010 @ 8:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 7 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina dominated again today going up 1-0 on the first shift off a goal by Alex Zaslvasky. Scott Makischuk buried a few in the next few minutes going up 3-1. Andriy Panchuk added one before halftime to go up 4-1. In the second half the opposition scored again to make it 4-2, but Scott Makischuk was on hand to get his hattrick and Chris stead added another for Ukraina to make it an easy 7-2 Win. Mike Podgorski played well in goals.

Man of the Match

Roman Zakaluzny
Roman played a solid game on Defence.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Baltika
Tuesday January 19, 2010 @ 10:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3 - 2 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina had a tough game ahead of them with the rival Russian team, Baltika. Ukraina were missing a few players out of their lineup but was fortunate enough to have some other team members step up to play. Things did not go well for Ukraina right from the start and the team was on their heels a little bit, but Mike Podgorski stepped up and made some great saves. A few chances went both ways and finally Baltika got on the scoreboard first to make it 1-0. Ukraina started to play a little better and were putting some great passes together but could not put the ball in back of the net. Finally Vince Didkovsky struck the ball well and scored a blistering goal right under the cross bar to make it 1-1. That is how the first half ended. The second half was not much better for Ukraina as Baltika had the better chances and scored to make it 2-1. Ukraina again fought back, thanks to some more great saves from Mike Podgorski, and equalized to make it 2-2 when Artem scored on a scramble in front of the net and some great battling. The game was close from then on with Baltika getting the better chances and Ukraina could not hit the net or get any scoring opportunities. In the last 5 minutes Ukraina was guilty of a bad give away in the defensive end and Mike had no chance to stop the shot. Ukraina tried hard for the equalizer but it was not to be. The game ended Baltika 3 - Ukraina 2.

Man of the Match

Mike Podgorski
Mike made a lot of great stops throughout the game to keep the game close.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Raiders FC
Tuesday January 26, 2010 @ 7:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 1 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina played a good team tonight, the team is unbeaten and in first place. Ukraina had all their players back for tonight, and it was a good group effort and a game that was a strong challenge to Ukraina. The guys learned from it, and will only get better and better. A great fighting attitude was displayed. Vince Didkovsky scored Ukraina's lone goal to make it 3-1 at one point, but the opposition held us at bay to preserve the win. Mike Podgorski played well in goal.

Man of the Match

Mike Podgorski
Mike made some good saves and led from the back.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. ATZ United
Tuesday February 2, 2010 @ 8:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 9 - 3 Loss
Game Summary: Ukraina played a very poor game today - with a lot on the line, they just didn't come to play. Again, we will chalk it up to learning experience, and come back with more knowledge and equipped better to deal with tough situations. Every team must go through tough times, and this is one of them. Marc Lapointe - Denysewych scored and Sergey Kovalenkov scored 2. Mike Podgorski played in goal.

Man of the Match

Sergey Kovalenkov
Sergey played a very good game in midfield, worked hard.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Cora (Quater Final Game)
Tuesday February 9, 2010 @ 8:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 3 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina played it's quater final game againts a very good team. Ukraina Came out very strong and determined tto win this game to move into the semi final round and that's what they did. Ukraina played their system perfectly and were first to get on the board when Corey Syrnyk scored to make it 1-0 Ukraina. Ukraina did not let down and lept the pressure up and Chris Stead scored after not giving up on the ball in the box and slotted a goal to make it 2-0 Ukraina. The Corey Sysrnyk got the 3rd goal and Ukraina were in the drivers seat and not giving the opposition much as far as scoring chances. The first half ended 3-0 Ukraina. Second half started a little different and Ukraina was basking in the 3-0 lead and let the opposition socre to make it 3-1. Cora continued their pressure and Mike Padgorski made some good saves to keep the game 3-1. Finally Ukraina were able to score a forth when Alex Zaslavsky stole the ball and scored on a break away with a good finish. Again, Ukraina sat on their heels with the lead and managed to give away 2 goals to make 4-3. There were some tenses moments with the opposition coming close to tying the game but the team dug deep and came away with a quarter final win to move into the semi finals. Mike Podgorski played in goal.

Man of the Match

Corey Syrnyk
Corey worked very hard in the modfield and scored 2 important goals.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Latinos (Semi Final Game)
Tuesday February 13, 2010 @ 7:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 3 - 1 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina were playing in the semi final today against a very good Latinos side. Ukraina came to play today with a good game plan and a lot of positive energy. Ukraina got the first goal early in the first half when Sergey Kovalenkov put in a low cross into the box and Max Padalko made a good run and got to the ball first to poke the ball into the net. Ukraina went 2-0 up not too long later as defender Marc Lapointe-Denysewych stuck in from the back on a corner, received the pass near the top of the box and beat a man and fired home a goal to make it 2-0 at halftime. The second half started and it was pretty tight, Ukraina were relatively comfortable defending well. The clincher came with 10 mins to go as Marc Lapointe-Denysewych dribbled from the back and beat a few men, and passed to Scott Makischuk who was in front of goal who turned and finished well. Ukraina gave up a gaol with 7 minutes to go, but it wasn't enough for the opposition to get back into the game. Mike Podgorski played very well in goal.

Man of the Match

Max Padalko
Max had very good runs up front, got the all important first goal with a great run and good finish.

 

League Game
Ottawa Ukraina 4th Team vs. Raiders FC (Championship Final)
Tuesday February 15, 2010 @ 10:00pm
Location: Coliseum
Result: 4 - 2 Win
Game Summary: Ukraina, true to their fighting spirit came out fighting and unintimidated and dominated the start of the game. In the 4th minute of the game, Marc Lapointe-Denysewych scored off of a free kick to give Ukraina the lead 1-0. In the 14th minute, Chris Stead took a beautiful corner and Scott Makischuk slotted home his shot in the near post to make it 2-0 Ukraina. In the 21st minute Ukraina struck again, with good combination play from Andriy Panchuk and Max Padalko - who laid off a pass to Scott Makischuk who fired home Ukraina's 3rd to go up 3-0 at halftime. The second half was always going to be tough as the opposition were going to push forward hard, and with 19 minutes to go the opposition scored to make it 3-1. Ukraina were battling still, but gave up another goal with 9 minutes to go to make it 3-2 Ukraina. Then with 6 minutes remaining, Ukraina were awarded a free kick and Marc Lapointe-Denysewych took it quickly seeing Scott Makischuk making a run to the net and Scotty did not fail as he smashed it into the net to give Ukraina a 4-2 lead and win! Walter Usyk was fantastic in goal making some big saves in the game.

Man of the Match

Ukraina 4th Team!
Every member on the team played thier hearts out for the Championship!