Geroiv Dnipro


Geroiv Dnipro is the name of the nearest station to the Obolon ground, which means Heroes of the Dnipro and is a tribute to those killed in action during World War 2. so it seems fitting that I visited this part of town on Victory Day for Obolon's game against Stal Dnipropetrovsk. We also had our own hero of the Dnipro in Sean who decided to go for a swim in the river at Hydropark with all his clothes on before the game. Unfortunately the effort to get him dry meant we were 30 minutes late for kick off and missed both of Obolon's goals.


Obolon went on to win the game 2-1, with Stal scoring a consolation goal in the last minute of the game, which I didn't miss. Obolon now look like they can't avoid promotion, famous last words.


The game was entrtaining enough with both sides coming close to scoring on several occassions, although Obolon always had the upper-hand. Fair play to stal though, as teams who are 2-0 down away from home often give up, but they didn't.


In contrast to my previous visit to the stadium the weather was perfect and the attendance was large. Despite missing the goals fun was had by all, especially, as is always the case at Obolon the beer was flowing. The difference being on this ocassion I wasn't mixing my pint 50/50 with rain water.

Note on photo:

Another chance created by Obolon results in a great save

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