Ukraine U-21 Triumphs Over Spain in Friendly Match

The Ukraine U-21 team achieved a remarkable victory against Spain U-21 in a friendly match.

The match concluded with a score of 1:0 and is seen as a crucial preparation for the Euro 2025 Championship.

Spain dominated the early stages of the game, but they failed to create any significant goal-scoring opportunities. Ukraine came alive towards the end of the first half, with Nazar Voloshin coming close, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

At the start of the second half, the Spanish team completely replaced their starting lineup, while Ukraine made just one substitution in goal.

The second half continued to see Spain in control, but Ukrainian goalkeeper Ermakov made a crucial save on 79 minutes after a deflected shot from Moleiro. Ukraine also had a chance to score when Mykhavko headed the ball towards the near post.

In stoppage time, Ukraine snatched the win as Ilya Kvasnytsia headed the ball into the net following a cross from Bohdan Vyunyk.

Friendly Match
June 6

Spain U-21 – Ukraine U-21 0:1 (0:0)

Goal: 0:1 – 90+2 Kvasnytsia

Spain (U-21): Iturbe (Campos, 46), Gerard Martin (Bueno, 46), Tarraga (Marin, 46), Mosquera (Hertog, 46), Pubill (Juanlu, 46), Xavi Guerra (P. Marin, 46), Jaureguizar (Turrientes, 46), Yeremay, Torre (Moleiro, 46), Diogo Lopes (Jesus, 46), Mateo Joseph (Fernandez, 46).

Ukraine (U-21): Neshcheret (Ermakov, 46), Vivcharenko, Mykhavko, Kozyk, Roman (Batagov, 64), Brazhko, Voloshin (Kvasnytsia, 76), Rubchynskyi (Tsarenko, 76), Ocheretko, Bragaru (Veletin, 83), Vanat (Vyunyk, 46).

Yellow cards: Voloshin (39), Kozyk (84), Kvasnytsia (85).

The final stage of the U-21 Euro 2025 will take place in Slovakia from June 12 to July 5. In the group stage, the "blue-yellow" team will face Denmark (June 12), Finland (June 15), and the Netherlands (June 18).