Ukraine U-18 team lost to Sweden: tournament summary in Croatia.
According to inkorr.com: The Ukraine U-18 team concluded an international 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 lost to the hosts (0:2) and won against Wales (1:0).
In the first half of the game, both teams created several dangerous moments but went into halftime with a score of zero. After the game resumed, the Swedes managed to score twice: the first goal came from a breakthrough on the right flank, and the second one was from a penalty. The Ukrainians tried to catch up, but they failed to score and ultimately lost 0:2.
International Tournament in Croatia
Ukraine (U-18) – Sweden (U-18) – 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: Sadarangani (47), Sayyed (71, from penalty).
At this tournament, the Ukrainian team finished in third place, and they will continue training until October 16.
World Championship Qualifiers. Group D
Iceland – Ukraine 3:5 (1:3)
Goals: Ellertsson, 35, Gudmundsson, 59, 75 – Malиновський, 14, 45+5, Hutsuliak, 45, Kaluzhny, 85, Ocheretko, 89
The Ukrainian national team also participated in other competitions and qualifying matches against Iceland, Azerbaijan, and France.
Summary: The Ukraine U-18 team finished the friendly tournament with a loss to the Sweden national team with a score of 0:2. Despite this result, the Ukrainian players showed a worthy performance and secured third place in the tournament in Croatia. Meanwhile, the youth team continues to improve their skills, as important qualifying matches for the World Championship are scheduled soon.
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