For the “Red Fury,” everything is going well as the team has won two matches and is leading the group based on additional indicators. In the first round, they didn’t give the hosts Romania any chances, winning 3-0. The match against Croatia was tougher, with the Spaniards scoring in the first minute, and that goal turned out to be the only one in the game, securing a 1-0 victory. They have already guaranteed their spot in the knockout stage, but they want to maintain the top spot, and for that, they need to avoid a loss in the upcoming battle.
The Ukrainian youth team managed to squeeze the maximum out of their first matches, earning 6 points. In the first match, they defeated Croatia 2-0, playing on the counter-attacks while their opponent was applying pressure but failed to convert their chances. Against Romania, the Ukrainians played more boldly, with Kachuk having three deadly opportunities in the first half alone, and the opponent also had their chances. In the end, Ruslan Rotan’s team secured a victory thanks to an own goal in the return match. They have already secured a place in the tournament’s quarterfinals, and the importance of their final position is not as crucial. It’s not necessary to play for a win in the last round, and there might even be squad rotation.
