Lokomotiv Kyiv's Second-Half Surge Lifts Them Past Dinaz Vyshhorod, Cementing Top Three Ambitions

An autumn afternoon at Stadion NTK im. B. M. Bannikova provided a canvas for Lokomotiv Kyiv’s relentless pursuit of Druha Liga prominence, as the capital outfit dismantled Dinaz Vyshhorod 4-0 with a four-goal second-half blitz that underscored the gulf between the two sides in both form and ambition.

Lokomotiv entered play firmly in contention, sitting third in the table with 20 points from 10 matches—a record reflective of their recent consistency. Dinaz, meanwhile, arrived burdened by a solitary win all season, languishing in tenth place, a stretch that has tested patience and resolve with each passing week.

Yet for nearly an hour, Dinaz held their own, absorbing Lokomotiv’s possession and probing attacks. The visitors' defensive shape frustrated the hosts, who searched for rhythm amid a persistent midfield press. But durability eventually gave way to inevitability. The breakthrough arrived in the 56th minute, as Lokomotiv capitalized on their growing territorial advantage. The ball found its way into the box after sustained pressure, and an unmarked Lokomotiv attacker lashed it home from close range, igniting both the scoreboard and the crowd.

The opener transformed the match, emboldening Lokomotiv and exposing cracks within Dinaz’s resistance. Merely five minutes later, Lokomotiv doubled their lead: a sweeping move along the right flank culminated in a clinical finish at the far post, signaling the home side’s intent to bury the contest before fatigue set in. By the 67th minute, the rout was on—a slick one-touch passing sequence unraveled Dinaz’s back line, and the finish left Dinaz’s goalkeeper helpless, the deficit swelling to three.

The final blow came in the 74th, as Lokomotiv’s relentless pressing forced a turnover deep in Dinaz territory. The ensuing strike, fired low and hard, sealed the victory and mirrored the home side’s dominance in every phase of play. In a span of less than 20 minutes, Lokomotiv Kyiv turned a tense stalemate into a statement triumph, reasserting themselves as a team unafraid to chase the league’s summit.

This latest result cements Lokomotiv’s standing among Druha Liga’s elite. With six wins from their last ten and a mere two defeats, their form over the past month has been nothing short of formidable. A 1-1 draw at Kolos Kovalivka II last week momentarily slowed their momentum, but victories over Livyi Bereg 2, Veres Rivne, Chornomorets II, and Oleksandria II have shaped a narrative of resilience and clinical execution. Today’s haul of four second-half goals—none flukes, each crafted through teamwork and purposeful movement—marks their most emphatic attacking display since early September.

For Dinaz Vyshhorod, the season’s struggles only deepen. The visitors have now conceded eight goals in two matches, following up their 0-4 defeat to Oleksandria II with another heavy loss. Their lone bright spot—a narrow win at Hirnyk-Sport on September 28—has failed to spark turnaround. With nine losses from eleven matches, Dinaz’s campaign teeters on the brink, the gap between their early-season optimism and current reality growing wider each week.

Today’s outcome also extends Lokomotiv’s recent mastery in the head-to-head series. In their last meeting on August 3, Lokomotiv left Vyshhorod with a 3-1 victory, setting a tone that would echo again this afternoon. If Dinaz once looked capable of challenging their capital rivals, those hopes have faded. Instead, their focus now shifts to arresting a slide—one marked by defensive lapses and missed opportunities.

There were no red cards, nor significant disciplinary moments to overshadow the football itself. Lokomotiv’s ability to accelerate and finish chances, rather than controversy, defined the spectacle.

As the league’s autumn campaign grinds onward, Lokomotiv Kyiv finds itself one result away from vaulting into the title conversation. Their attacking prowess, matched by a back line that has conceded just twice in their last three league outings, positions them as a genuine threat to climb further in the table. With confidence soaring and fixtures favoring their ascent, the coming weeks may prove decisive.

For Dinaz Vyshhorod, urgency defines the road ahead. Their status near the foot of the table demands a response—one that cannot wait for winter’s reset. Defensive organization, leadership, and a touch of fortune will be required to shift trajectory.

On this brisk Kyiv Sunday, it was Lokomotiv’s ambition and execution that wrote the story. Their four-goal second-half eruption, and the widening gap between their fortunes and Dinaz’s, make clear: as the Druha Liga season approaches its halfway point, Lokomotiv Kyiv is on the march, and for Dinaz Vyshhorod, the challenge has only begun.