Today, October 1, the Ukrainian youth team began its participation in the first round of the 2026 European Championship (U-17) qualification with a match against the Montenegro national team. According to UAF, this was reported by the 'Glavcom' portal.
In the first half, the Ukrainian team combined a lot and created chances, but could not capitalize on their advantage. The Montenegrins took the lead with a precise shot from Klajevic from about 17 meters out.
After the break, the players from Lviv managed to save a draw in the match when Serdyuk scored in the 71st minute. The next match for the Ukrainian team will be against the Estonian national team, hoping to advance to the next stage of the Euro-2026 (U-17) qualification. It is worth noting that in the second round of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian team drew with Azerbaijan - 1:1.
The Ukrainian youth team managed to achieve a draw in its first qualification match for the Euro-2026 championship, and is now preparing for the next game against the Estonian national team. The young footballers demonstrate a high level of play, but much still depends on their next encounter, where they will again showcase their skills and resilience.