The story of the conflict between a Ukrainian football club and its manager on one side, and two political clans on the other. In their struggle for power, members of the party elite and high-ranking KGB officials attempt to capitalise on the successes of the Ukrainian club, which triumphantly won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup on 2 May 1986.

The film’s characters are based on real historical figures. The central character of the film is a coach who is forced to stand up to high-ranking security officials whilst leading his team to victory during a period of great danger for Ukrainian society.