During the November international break, Ukraine's U19 youth team (players born in 2008) are taking part in the second qualifying round of the 2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which is being held in Ancona, Italy.
On Wednesday, November 11, Oleg Luzhnyi's side faced their Israeli counterparts and secured a 3-2 victory.
The Blue and Yellows came from behind to win, having conceded the opening goal in the 10th minute through Noam Cohen. However, just three minutes later, the nominal home side equalized thanks to Diedov. Towards the end of the first half, Ilay Ben-Shimon scored for Israel, meaning the teams went into the break with Israel leading 2-1.
Only Ukraine found the net after the interval, with both goals coming towards the end of the match. First, Diedov scored his second goal of the game to level the score, and a minute later Tkachenko netted the winner to secure a 3-2 victory for Ukraine.
It should be noted that two of the three Dynamo players called up for the training camp took part in this match. Defender Nazar Ivaskiv and midfielder Pavlo Liusin both started the game. Ivaskiv played the full 90 minutes, while Liusin was substituted in the 65th minute.
Another Dynamo player, defender Danylo Ohorodnik, was included in the matchday squad but remained on the bench.
Ukraine U19 have two more matches to play in the second qualifying round of EURO 2027: on November 14, the team will face tournament hosts Italy, followed by a meeting with Romania on November 17.
It should be recalled that the teams competing in the second qualifying round have been divided into two divisions: League A and League B. In League A, where Ukraine are competing, 28 teams have been divided into seven groups of four. The top three teams in each group will remain in League A for the third qualifying round. If a place becomes available (for example, due to the Czech Republic already qualifying as hosts), it will be awarded to the best fourth-placed team in League A.
The draw for the third qualifying round will take place on December 10, 2026, with the matches scheduled for spring 2027. The final tournament in the Czech Republic is scheduled to take place from June 18 to July 1, 2027.
2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship – Second Qualifying Round
Ukraine U19 – Israel U19 – 3:2 (1:2)
Ukraine U19: 12. Talko, 13. Ivaskiv, 5. Kaliuzhnyi, 6. Sherstiuk (c), 8. Liusin (16. Chornenkyi, 65), 14. Hliut (15. Bahrii, 46), 19. Diedov, 9. Huram (11. Zubrii, 74), 17. Tkachenko, 10. Muradian, 18. Sykut (7. Menshikov, 74).
Goals: Diedov (13, 86), Tkachenko (87) – Cohen (10), Ben-Shimon (40).
Bookings: Bahrii (83), Diedov (90+3), Menshikov (90+4).
Photo: UAF
