Ukraine's Deflympic National Football Team has become European Champion

16.06.2019 10:47

Photo by eurodeafcrete2019.eu

The national team of Ukraine among athletes with hearing impairments won gold medals at the continental championship, which took place in Heraklion, Greece 2—June 15.

The tournament was attended by 16 teams, which were divided into four groups. The Ukrainians became the first in their quartet, beating England (3: 1), France (2: 0) and Sweden (2: 0). In the playoffs, the blue-yellows beat Russia (2: 1) and Ireland (1: 0), and in the final match they defeated Germany (2: 0). The bronze winners of the competition were the hosts - the Greeks.

It should be noted that Ukraine's deflympic team won the European Championship for the first time.