In August 1942, a soccer match in Nazi-occupied Kiev became a powerful symbol of resistance and sacrifice. FC Start, made up of Ukrainian bakery workers, faced Flakelf, a team from the German Air Force. The game went beyond sport, turning into a tense standoff between the oppressed and their occupiers. The Ukrainian players knew the risks of winning, yet they still secured a stunning 5-3 victory at Zenit Stadium. This documentary pieces together the events of that day, showing how sport, politics, and bravery collided on the pitch.
The film tells the story of the Fatal Eleven and the heavy price they paid for their refusal to lose. It highlights a grim moment in history where a simple game became an act of ultimate defiance. Through careful reconstruction, the documentary sheds light on the courage of those players and the consequences they faced, offering a sobering look at how even a match could carry such weight under a brutal regime.