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FC Start
1942
GI SCORE :
487
1942
PERIOD
One-off Moment
LIFESPAN TYPE
Ukraine
COUNTRY
Occupied Kiev Matches
COMPETITION(S)
STYLE OF PLAY
Moral Victory (Death Match legend)
NOTABLE HONOURS
NOTABLE MANAGER
Mykola Trusevych, Ivan Kuzmenko
NOTABLE PLAYERS
TROPHIES WON
0
WIN RATIO
80%
AVERAGE GOALS FOR
3
AVERAGE GOALS A
1
OVERALL GI SCORE:
487
GI FACTORS
40
52
85
38
Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
50
Style of Play
44
Consistency/Era
88
Legacy/Influence
90
Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
Immortalised in history, books, films. The “Death Match” is debated, but the courage and consequences are undisputed.
This isn’t about sporting glory. They won matches, yes — but no official league, cup, or tournament structure in place.
Soviet mythology, Ukrainian pride, global fascination. Their story symbolises sport as resistance — and the cost of defiance.
The 5–3 win over Flakelf. The players' refusal to salute or throw the match. Arrests and executions followed. Unforgettable.
This is mythic football. Part tragedy, part triumph. Their spirit moves beyond the pitch — into legend.
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