Ukraine’s Basketball Team Crushes Georgia, Clinches Early Spot in 2027 World Cup Qualifiers’ Second Round.

Ukraine Dominates Georgia in Key Victory

According to Novyny.live: On July 5, Ukraine’s national basketball team secured a decisive win over Georgia in the fifth round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The final score of 95-76 allowed Ukraine to advance early to the second stage of the qualification process.

Game Highlights and Standout Performers

Ukraine controlled the game from start to finish, winning all four quarters: 30-27, 19-14, 26-19, and 20-16. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk led all scorers with 28 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Oleksandr Kovliar also impressed, contributing 20 points and 6 assists.

Other key contributors to the victory included:

• Danylo Skapintsev — 17 points and 14 rebounds
• Konstantyn Bobrov — 9 points and 5 rebounds
• Vitaliy Tkachenko — 5 points

Additional players such as Voynalovych, Lukashov, Klychko, Kovalyov, Tyrtyshnyk, Kobzystyy, and Shelist also saw playing time, though their stats were more modest.

With this result, Ukraine has guaranteed its place in the second round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers—a significant achievement for the squad.

This victory not only highlights the team’s strong potential but also builds momentum heading into the next qualification stages. The cohesive and efficient performance on display could prove crucial in the fight for a World Cup berth. Upcoming matches will determine how far Ukraine can advance in this prestigious competition.