Ukraine U-18 basketball team achieved its first victory at the European Championship

According to glavcom.ua: The young basketball players of Ukraine U-18 achieved their first victory at the European Championship Division B, taking place in Romania. According to the FBU, in their second group stage match, the wards of Dmytro Zabirchenko managed to defeat the Azerbaijan team with a score of 71:67.

After an even first half, the teams went into the break with Azerbaijan leading by 4 points. The third quarter gave the opponents +12, but the Ukrainian players made a push in the fourth quarter and overtime to seize victory.

A dramatic game and the names of heroes

In the composition of the Ukrainian team, Ilya Gogulenko stood out with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Stefan Zigelshiffer scored 16 points, while Vladyslav Synnyk recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

The next match for the Ukrainian team will take place on July 27 at 18:00 against the hosts Romania, who also won one of the matches in the tournament.

Ukraine U-18 team roster

Ukraine - Azerbaijan 71:67 OT (10:14, 12:12, 16:24, 23:11, 10:6)

Ukraine: Zmeievskyi 5, Gogulenko 17 + 10 rebounds + 6 assists, Leskov 4 + 5 rebounds, Shepel 0, Synnyk 13 + 13 rebounds - starting; Zigelshiffer 16 + 5 rebounds, Zhytenev 10 + 7 rebounds, Belius 4, Trofimov 4 + 5 rebounds, Tretyak 0, Ryzhkov 0, Manets 0.

The coaching staff of the national team has determined the expanded roster for the upcoming matches.

Expanded roster of the Ukraine team

Guards

• Oleksandr Kovliar, Buducnost, Montenegro
• Vitalii Zotov, Jonava, Lithuania
• Issouf Sanon, VEF, Latvia
• Ilya Tyrtyshnyk, Orosi Ravenna, Italy
• Maxim Shulha, Boston Celtics, USA
• Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Utah Jazz, USA
• Mykhailo Bublik, Kyiv-Basket, Ukraine

and other players in various positions on the court, including forwards and centers.

The Ukrainian U-18 youth basketball team gained an important victory at the European Championship, highlighting their potential and willingness to fight for success. The active play of the players and their confidence in the result testify to the high level of preparation and cohesion of the team. The next match promises to be even more intense, as the Ukrainian athletes are ready to continue their winning streak.