The Ukrainian U-18 national team completed a friendly tournament in Croatia with a match against their Swedish peers. The match ended with a score of 0:2 in favor of the Swedes. In previous matches, the team played against the hosts (0:2) and Wales (1:0).
Although both teams had their chances in the first half, they went into the break with a score of 0:0. In the second half, the Swedes scored two goals - one from a breakthrough down the right flank, and the other from a penalty. The Ukrainians tried to equalize but could not score at least one goal and lost with a score of 0:2.
International Tournament in Croatia
Ukraine (U-18) – Sweden (U-18) – 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: Sadarangani (47), Saeed (71, from a penalty).
In this tournament, the Ukrainian team finished third, and the U-18 team will continue training until October 16.
World Cup Qualifiers. Group D
Iceland – Ukraine 3:5 (1:3)
Goals: Ellertsson, 35, Gudmundsson, 59, 75 – Malinovsky, 14, 45+5, Hutsuliak, 45, Kalyuzhny, 85, Ocheretko, 89
The Ukrainian team also participated in other tournaments and qualifying matches, facing teams from Iceland, Azerbaijan, and France.
Summary:
The Ukrainian U-18 national team finished the friendly tournament with a loss to the Swedish national team with a score of 0:2. Despite this, the Ukrainian players showed a worthy performance and finished third in the tournament in Croatia. The Ukrainian U-18 team also won an important victory in the World Cup qualifying match, defeating the Icelandic team with a score of 5:3.