Ukraine U-20 National Team Reaches World Cup Playoffs: Victory Over Paraguay 2:1

The Ukrainian U-20 national team faced the Paraguay team in the third match of the group stage of the World Cup in Chile. Head coach Dmytro Mykhailenko made six changes to the starting lineup due to the suspension of Hennadiy Synchuk.

In the first half, both teams were cautious, and very few dangerous moments occurred. However, after the break, the Ukrainian team scored a goal in the 46th minute, but Paraguay equalized in the 69th minute. The decisive goal brought victory to Ukraine by Ponomarenko in the 80th minute, making the score 2:1.

Goals: Derkach (46), Ponomarenko (80) - Minyo (69).

Currently, the Ukrainian team leads its group and will advance to the playoffs from the first place. In the Round of 16, their opponent will be the third team from another group.

World Cup 2025 (U-20). Group B

Ukraine - Paraguay - 2:1 (0:0)

It is worth noting that in other matches of the qualifying cycle for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian team drew with Azerbaijan and lost to France.

World Cup Qualifiers. Group D

Azerbaijan - Ukraine 1:1 (0:0)

Goals: Makhmudov (72, penalty) - Sudakov (51).

During the match against France, Ukrainian fans supported the national team by unveiling a banner that read 'Fortress of Europe'.

In summary: The Ukrainian U-20 national team achieved an important victory over the Paraguay team at the World Cup in Chile, which will allow them to advance to the playoffs from the first place in their group. Fans support the team and believe in their success in upcoming matches.