Ukraine's Women's Hockey Team Opens World Championship with 4-2 Win Over Mexico
Ukraine's Women's Hockey Team Secures Victory
According to Главком: In their debut match at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship (Division II, Group B), the Ukrainian national women's hockey team defeated Mexico 4-2 on March 30, 2026. This tournament appearance marks a significant moment for the developing Ukrainian women's hockey program on the international stage.
Veronika Liskovych opened the scoring for Ukraine just 1:42 into the game. Anastasiia Skorokhod then doubled the lead late in the first period, finding the net at the 19:59 mark. Ukrainian dominance continued into the second period, with Valeriia Manchak-Jensen scoring a third goal at 28:56 to make it 3-0.
Mexico refused to surrender, with Johanna Rojas answering back just over a minute later at 30:18 to cut the deficit to 3-1. However, Anastasiia Skorokhod restored Ukraine's three-goal cushion with her second goal of the game at 41:08. Johanna Rojas scored a second consolation goal for Mexico with just 56 seconds remaining in the third period, finalizing the score at 4-2.
Next Match on the Schedule
The Ukrainian women's team will play their next match on March 31, 2026, at 11:00 Kyiv time, facing off against New Zealand. This victory provides crucial momentum as the team looks to advance in the tournament standings.
This win represents a vital first step for Ukraine in their inaugural World Championship appearance, showcasing their competitive spirit and skill. The team will now aim to build on this successful start and secure further points in their quest for promotion within the tournament structure.
As Ukraine's women's hockey team celebrates their inaugural victory at the World Championship, it's worth noting the challenges faced by other national teams, including the recent outcome of Ukraine's journey in the World Cup qualifiers. To understand the broader context of Ukraine's sporting endeavors, you can read more about how their World Cup aspirations came to an end in the European playoffs here.
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