The head coach of the Ukrainian futsal national team, Oleksandr Kosenko, shared his impressions after the victorious match against Lithuania. According to him, the players were eagerly waiting to return to the game with the national team and showed a great start after the break.
“I think the boys really felt the lack of playing for the national team. After the break and the first match, after everyone had rested, they are together again... It was clear that they missed international futsal and prepared very well. The attitude and play against the opponent is impressive. We started very well,” emphasized Kosenko.
The coach also noted the importance of the support from Ukrainian fans, stressing that the team is grateful for their support in every match.
“It is very important for us to feel the support, even when we play away. People always come to our matches and we are endlessly grateful to them. We play for them, for the Ukrainian fans and our people...” explained Kosenko.
Information about the next matches of the Ukrainian futsal national team
The Ukrainian futsal national team will play its second friendly match against Lithuania today, September 24, at 19:00 Kyiv time. In the next match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, the team will face Iceland on October 10.
Let us remind you that in the second round of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, the Ukrainian football team drew with Azerbaijan - 1:1. Earlier in this same tournament, the team lost to France with a score of 0:2.
The Ukrainian futsal team showed an impressive start after the break, demonstrating professionalism, desire, and the support of the fans. The upcoming matches remain a significant challenge for the team, but their goal remains unchanged - to represent the country at a high level and achieve success in international futsal.