Athletic lost an open control match to Avalon 6-7; Davyd Kalashnyk scored a hat-trick.
Athletic Futsal played a control match in Brovary against the local side Avalon. In an open, high-scoring game the hosts took the win 7-6 (5-3), yet the match itself proved a useful test for the Dnipro side as part of its preparation for the new season.
Davyd Kalashnyk stood out for Athletic, scoring a hat-trick and adding two assists. New signing Levy Costa, the Brazilian universal, contributed two more goals and two assists as he continues to settle in and is already actively involved in the attacking play. Kalyna added one goal. The Dnipro side's goals therefore broke down as follows: Levy — 2, Kalashnyk — 3, Kalyna — 1.
The open nature of the game and the high scoring at both ends gave the coaching staff the chance to test the team in dynamic, near-competitive conditions and to work on attacking combinations.
The friendly against Avalon was part of a series of three control matches. The following day the Dnipro side faced Ukrainian champions HIT Kyiv, and on Sunday they closed the series against Extra Liga newcomers Fantom Kyiv. Both opponents, like Avalon, are participants in the 2026/27 Extra Liga season.
The run of friendlies is an important stage in the preparation of Athletic, who last season became Extra Liga silver medalists and earned a place in the UEFA Champions League. The team continues to build its form ahead of the start of the new championship.