Obolon secured a 2-0 home victory over Veres Rivne on October 16, ending their wait for a first Ukrainian Premier League win of the 2026/27 season. Head coach Oleksandr Antonenko said his players deserved the result after following the staff's game plan and committing significant effort.

FC Obolon reported the coach's remarks on Friday, October 16. Antonenko described the win as an important confidence boost for a squad that had been under pressure to turn its work into points.

The coach said the second goal was crucial because a one-goal advantage had left the team vulnerable to a single decisive incident. Once the lead was doubled, Obolon played out the remainder of the match with greater assurance.

Obolon's opening goal came from a rehearsed set-piece routine, which Antonenko attributed to detailed opposition analysis and training-ground preparation. He also praised goalkeeper Nazariy Fedorivskyi for providing an assist, while cautioning that one positive result did not reduce the work still required in the league.