2019 World Cup (U-20): Ukraine's national team wins second round at World Cup

27.05.2019 22:58

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In the match against the national team of Qatar, everything was decided by a single ball scored by the defender of Kyiv "Dynamo" Denis Popov.

For her second match at the World Cup Ukraine team played as a favorite, considering that in the opening match of the tournament she wonand Qatar was crushed by Nigeria.

However, the meeting started cautiously, it was difficult to give preference to any of the rivals. Moreover, Lunin was the first goalkeeper to enter the game, pulling a long shot from the Qatari footballer. However, in a couple of minutes, Oleksandr Petrakov's wards responded with no less sharp moments. The ball flew inches from the post after a free kick by Khakhlov. In the first half, these were probably the most dangerous moments of both teams. It is also possible to mention Popov's slightly inaccurate header after a free kick from Buletsa. At the same time, it was noticeable that the Ukrainians outnumbered their opponents in technical equipment.

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The second half of the blue-yellows started much more actively, creating danger at the gates of the Qataris several times. And soon came the goal. In the 59th minute after a corner ball was in Bulets, who again passed to the center of the penalty area, where Popov, jumping above all, hit the target.

And then the Ukrainians began to act in their favorite manner, on counterattacks. However, they came out only occasionally, as the main focus was on defense. It was a little easier after the removal of Peer in the 85th minute. Moreover, in the 90th minute, the blue and yellows had to score the second goal, but Sikan did not beat Mamadukha. As a result, the match ended with a minimal victory of Oleksandr Petrakov's team, which allowed it to take the first place in the group and, as it turned out later, to win a ticket to the playoffs ahead of schedule.

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The next match of the national team of Ukraine will be held on May 30 against the same Nigeria in the city of Bielsko-Biala.

2019 World Cup (U-20). Group Tournament. 2 round

Qatar - Ukraine - 0.:1 (0:0)

Goal: Popov (59).

Qatar: Mamadouh, Pierre (k), Al-Minhali, Suhail, Mamdouh, Sjahuputra, Mohammed, Vaad, Nasser (H. Ali, 54), Abdurisag, Umar.

Substitutions: Zachary, Badreldin, A. Ali, Aimen, Al-Yazidi, Ahmed, Mollah, Ahmad, Yasser.

Trainer: Bruno Pineiro.

Ukraine: Lunin, Bezkorovayny, Bondar (k), Popov, Hemp, Kornienko, Buletsa (Sikan, 73), Khokhlyov (Cech, 46), Mussolitin, Tsitaishvili (Kashchuk, 62), Spouse.

Substitutions: Kucheruk, Raznik, Safronov, Veremienko, Dryslyuk, Ustimenko, Snurnicin.

Trainer: Oleksandr Petrakov.

Referee: Said Martinez (Honduras).

Booked: Abdurisag (54) - Khakhlov (22), Bulets (47), Hemp (68). In the 85th minute excluded Pierre.

May 27. Quiet. Quiet Stadium.

Group D

24.05.2019

Qatar - Nigeria - 0: 4 

Ukraine - USA - 2: 1

27.05.2019

Qatar - Ukraine - 0: 1

USA - Nigeria - 2: 0

Standings

30.05.2019

Nigeria - Ukraine. 21.30 (Bielsko-Biała)

USA - Qatar. 21.30 (Quiet)

The two best teams of each quartet and four of the six best teams among the third places will advance to the playoffs.