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The Ukrainian U-18 national team lost to Sweden and finished third in the tournament

The Knights of the Ukrainian national team lost to Sweden
Юні футболісти України не змогли обіграти шведів і здобули бронзові медалі змагання. Photo: glavcom.ua

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.

According to glavcom.ua: 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).

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.

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