2019 World Cup (U-20): Nigeria Study & Blue Form Set at last Group Stage

29.05.2019 23:15

Photo by Andrii Mayorov

The pre-match day of the Ukrainian U-20 national team traditionally began with a theory on which the coaching staff analyzed the game of the future rival - Nigeria.

After that, the team went to the training field of the sports complex "Record" and held a pre-game training, which was attended by all players. The field itself was wet, because the rainy weather is still in Bielsko-Biala.

Photo by Andrii Mayorov

At the beginning of the training session, the coach of the Ukrainians Oleksandr Petrakov once again stressed the importance of winning tomorrow's match and called on all players to be ready to enter the football field. The training itself began with exercises to warm up the muscles and mobility and reaction. Then proceeded to heat a variety of tactical schemes. It should be noted that the class was watched by Ukrainian coaches trained for the UEFA PRO-diploma, tomorrow they will also attend the game Nigeria - Ukraine.

After the rest, another theoretical lesson was held for the players, and in the evening the team will watch the final match of the Europa League between Chelsea and Arsenal.

Photo by Andrii Mayorov

A pre-match organizational meeting with representatives of the teams and FIFA also took place today. It determined the colors in which the national teams will play, as well as discussed organizational issues. Tomorrow, the national team of Ukraine at the Belsko-Biala Stadium will play in a blue set, and the Nigerians - in green and white. The referee of tomorrow's match is Fernando Rapallini (Argentina), the assistant referees are Diego Bonfa and Gabrielle Chade (both are Argentina). Reserve Referee - Passes Ndabihaveniman (Burundi).