As part of a friendly match, Metalist Kharkiv outplayed the champion of Tajikistan Istiklol (2:1).
The Ukrainian team conceded in the first half from Bohu. However, in the second half, Chidomere and Podlepenets brought victory to Metallist.
Metalist - Istiklol 2:1 Goals: Chidomere (67, pen), Podlepenets (90) - Bokhu (38) Metalist: Bubentsov, Tanchik, Ralyuchenko, Gunpowder, Kartushov, Tankovsky, Banada, Baluli, Rojas, Murza, Podlepenets.
Metalworker: Kanevtsev, Romanyuk, Ralyuchenko, Gunpowder, Digtyar, Tankovsky, Chidomere, Casares, Podlepenets, Paulinho, Tanchik (Fomin, 63).
Warnings: Chidomere, 80, Zairov, 35.