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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Champions League qualifier ends in 28-penalty shootout
Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans reached the second qualifying round of the Uefa Champions League for the first time on Tuesday - but they did it the hard way in a tie that went to extra time and then featured 28 penalties in a Spartans went into the second leg 2-0 down to Lithuanian champions Zalgiris but scored twice in six first-half minutes to draw had defender Vasilije Radenovic sent off in the 114th minute for a second bookable offence before the real drama of the evening a pair of misses, the teams were locked at 4-4 and the shootout went to sudden goalkeepers - Spartans captain Henry Bonello and Zalgiris' Carlos Olses - scored their midfielder Ebenezer Ofori missed the crucial spot-kick, with Jovan Cadenovic scoring the winner to give Spartans a 11-10 international Bonello, 36, became the hero for Spartans by saving two spot-kicks, while Olses saved one and four more penalties missed the reward for Spartans is a tie against Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv for a place in the third round of qualifying. Where does it rank? Opta says the biggest penalty shootout by score in a European competition is Belfast club Glentoran's 14-13 defeat by Malta's Gzira United in Conference League qualifying in July 2023, which also featured 28 ranks just ahead of Ajax's 13-12 penalty win over Panathinaikos to reach the Europa League qualifying play-off round in August shoot-out featured a remarkable 34 and Zalgiris sit joint third on the list in terms of highest score but joint second in terms of number of penalties taken in a European world record for a shootout is believed to be the 56 penalties taken by Israeli sides SC Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv in May 2024 in a semi-final promotion play-off, as both sides took 28 before SC Dimona prevailed England, the overall record is held by non-league sides Washington and Bedlington for their 54-penalty shootout that decided an Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup game in 2022. Highest-scoring penalty shootouts in European competition (featuring 20+ successful spot-kicks) 1 Gzira United v Glentoran (14-13) - Conference League qualifying phase - 20 July 20232 Ajax v Panathinaikos (13-12) - Europa League qualifying phase - 15 August 20243= Shamrock Rovers v Ilves (12-11) - Europa League qualifying phase - 27 August 20203= Wisla Krakow v Spartak Trnava (12-11) - Conference League qualifying phase - 15 August 20245= Skonto Riga v Olimpija Ljubljana (11-10) - Champions League qualifying phase - 1 September 19935= IK Start v Drogheda United (11-10) - UEFA Cup qualifying phase - 24 August 20065= Villarreal v Manchester United (11-10) - Europa League final - 26 May 2025= Hamrun Spartans v Zalgiris (11-10) - Champions League qualifying phase - 15 July 2025
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Mason praises WBA side after draw with Kyiv
New West Bromwich Albion boss Ryan Mason says he saw aspects from his side during their 1-1 friendly draw against Dynamo Kyiv that "excite" two sides met in Austria to round off Albion's week of pre-season training in the country."There's still work to do of course but there are definite elements of our game that excite me and hopefully the players can feel that as well," Mason told BBC Radio WM."It was a good challenge and I think we came through it in a good, positive way."Something Mason is specifically pleased with his side's performance while fatigued, something that should benefit them through a demanding Championship season."It's been a tough week so to go into a game like that under fatigue is really good, healthy for us to play under that kind of stress," Mason added."It was a positive match, positive outcomes and we look forward."Listen to the full interview and more on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kyiv test to round off idyllic week in Austria
It's my penultimate day in Bad Tatzmannsdorf and I'm writing this from the balcony of the team hotel where there is a lovely view of green hills and trees in this rural region of Austria. It's an idyllic setting for the Albion squad to prepare for the new season and they have been working hard this week with double sessions on most trip will culminate in a behind closed doors friendly against Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv tomorrow lunchtime and you'll be able to follow that on Ed James' show on BBC Radio WM. It's tough opposition and only Albion's second game of the summer, so I wouldn't read too much into the result. It's a fine-tuning exercise in terms of fitness and working the routines I witnessed in training yesterday. I'm really intrigued to see that in action tomorrow.I'm also really intrigued to see what this secluded town has to offer for us tonight. While the Albion squad have brought two of the club's chefs with them to cook them the food required for a footballer's diet, myself and the Express & Star's Albion reporter Lewis Cox, who's also on the trip, have had to fend for ourselves and there isn't much open past a certain hour here. However, I can recommend a langos, which I'm reliably informed is a Hungarian delicacy - Hungary is only 15 miles away from here - and it was like eating a stodgy calzone or Cornish pasty. Mine was filled with pulled pork and it was sehr gut!That was Tuesday's meal. Last night, we left it too late and ended up sharing a pretzel! We did, however, stumble upon some live music. In one Bavarian-style bar there was a man playing an accordion, while around the corner in an amphitheatre, there was a band performing to a decent crowd of locals. Forget K-pop, Austropop is what's on trend here. Hopefully, Albion's players will be singing from the same hymn sheet tomorrow to close out a productive week in can follow West Bromwich Albion's friendly against Dynamo Kyiv starting from 10:00 BST on BBC Sounds.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
I'm a Ballon d'Or hero who went from playing at Seaton Park in Aberdeen to scoring a Champions League-winning penalty
One superstar's rise to the top included a trip to the Granite City in his formative years From humble beginnings to world stardom stories are not too uncommon in football. But one former Ballon D'Or winner has a career path that included an appearance at the now-defunct Aberdeen International Football Festival years before he went onto reach the very top. Andriy Shevchenko was a rising star in the Dynamo Kyiv academy in Ukraine when he was included in the U15 side that made the trip to Seaton Park in Old Aberdeen in 1990 for the tournament, which brought budding youngsters from all over the world together for a weekend of football. The future AC Milan and Chelsea superstar caught the eye at the event, despite being two years younger than the kids he was playing alongside. The 2004 Ballon D'Or recipient also stole the show at the Ian Rush Cup in Wales in the same year, and was personally presented with pair of boots by the Liverpool icon after being named as the player of the tournament. In an interview with FourFourTwo last month, Shevchenko - who scored the winning penalty for Milan against Juventus in the 2003 Champions League final - said: "Later, I travelled abroad with Dynamo. "We played in two different tournaments: one in Aberdeen and another in Wales, at the Ian Rush Cup. "Even though the boots were too small for me, I treasured them for years because everyone knew him and he was a Liverpool legend – I tried playing with them once, until my big toes poked through the toe area!" But while he was crowned top dog in the Aberwsysth, Shevchenko's displays in the Granite City were overshadowed by a fellow future international footballer. Forward Peter Ndlovu - who went onto star for Coventry City in the Premier League and win 100 caps for his country - was part of a Zimbabwe team that also took part in the tournament and pipped the Ukrainian to the award, as recalled by former Aberdeen Football Festival chairman George Wyatt. Speaking to The Press and Journal in 2022, former Aberdeen Football Festival chairman George Wyatt said: "I remember well that Dynamo Kiev team coming over. "They came over because they had a link-up with Rangers. I believe they had a link-up with Rangers, I believe they went to Glasgow for a tour around Ibrox before the tournament. "I clearly remember seeing Shevchenko, he played extremely well in the tournament. He was a year or two younger than his team-mates but even so he stood out." "That was an especially strong year because Peter Ndlovu, who went on to play for Sheffield United, was playing for a team from Zimbabwe. He won the player of the tournament and was absolutely outstanding."
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GGBET UA became the title sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv
06/27/2025, Kyiv // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // The partnership was announced on 25 June at the Dynamo 3.0 media event held in Kyiv, Ukraine. is the first betting brand in the club's history to be given title sponsor status. Kyiv was the venue of a press conference with the leadership of UPL team FC Dynamo, who were celebrating another special occasion: 30 titles in the club's history. CEO Dmytro Brif, team captain Vitaliy Buyalskyi, and midfielders Oleksandr Karavayev and Andriy Yarmolenko spoke about their journey to this latest achievement and future plans for the football club. At the event, they presented a new title sponsor: the GGBET UA will be a partner of FC Dynamo Kyiv for three years. Plans include continuing to bring the fans and the team closer together, opening up new sides of Dynamo to supporters through joint projects, custom content, and special offers. During the announcement, GGBET UA CEO Sergii Mishchenko revealed the symbolism of the name: 'Dynamo 3.0 isn't just about the thirty titles, although of course this is a momentous and historic event. It's also about a new era for Dynamo and GGBET UA. It's a totally new level of collaboration, with a status that no betting company has ever been awarded by the Kyiv club, and involving lots of time and possibilities for carrying out special projects. For us, this is an opportunity to work even more closely with football fans, to increase brand awareness, and to achieve both our own business objectives and those we can work towards with the club. So, I'm confident that during three years of collaboration, we'll be able to impress both our users and Dynamo fans'. 'Keeping the bar high and working with the best - that's the dream of every club. This is a very inspiring period for Dynamo. We have thirty incredible successes under our belt. We're entering the new season as reigning champions. We're being supported by a partner who can significantly boost our media presence and help us to organize a range of activities that will surprise even the most demanding football fans. We'll do everything we can to make sure that this season, the quality of our football and the ideas we embody with GGBET UA shine as brightly as the stars on our new emblem,' commented FC Dynamo's CEO Dmytro Brif. Previously, GGBET UA had been the official sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv for European cup matches, as well as the sponsor of its winter training camp in Turkey. About FC Dynamo Kyiv FC Dynamo Kyiv is Ukraine's most titled football club, with 17 national league championships, 13 top-flight titles before independence, and two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups. Founded in 1927, the club has never been relegated and has played in European competitions almost every season since 1965. In 2000, Dynamo was named the Eastern European Club of the 20th Century by France-Presse. About is an international betting brand with a presence in the UK, Europe and Asia. The betting brand is well-known for supporting major esports events. has served as the official sponsor of top-tier tournaments such as the BLAST Premier CS2 series, Dota 2's The International 2022, and many others. The brand is now expanding its focus into traditional sports and actively supports professional teams and events. This content was first published by KISS PR Brand Story. Read here >> GGBET UA became the title sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv
