Tiare header sends Dynamo Kyiv into Ukrainian Cup last 16

Tiare header sends Dynamo Kyiv into Ukrainian Cup last 16 AI

Senegalese forward Aliu Tiare headed the only goal as Dynamo Kyiv beat Nyva Vinnytsia 1-0 on September 10 in Vinnytsia, moving the defending cup holders into the 1/8 final. The match was played before a sell-out local crowd at NTB Niva; the decisive goal came in the 50th minute. A quick update for Kyiv fans: Dynamo — the current cup holders — advanced to the last 16 after a set-piece header by Aliu Tiare in Vinnytsia.

Dynamo Kyiv opened their Ukrainian Cup campaign on September 10 with a 1-0 win away at Nyva Vinnytsia in the 1/16 final. The match, played at NTB Niva, drew a sell-out local crowd and was tightly contested early on as the hosts created the first clear chances.

The only goal arrived shortly after the break. On 50 minutes, following a corner, Aliu Tiare rose unmarked near the six-yard area and headed the ball into the net to put Dynamo ahead. After the goal Dynamo controlled much of the game and limited Nyva to crosses and late set-piece attempts.

The victory sends Dynamo into the 1/8 final of the 2026/27 Ukrainian Cup. Match details and lineups were reported by Sport.ua, which also published photos and video highlights from the game.

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