League of Nations. For the first time in history, the national team of Ukraine defeated the team of Spain!

The match with the Spaniards became the third for the blue-yellows in the last seven days against the last three world champions. After defeats by France and Germany, this time the blue and yellows won a great victory.

In the starting lineup of Andriy Shevchenko's team compared to the previous match, against the Bundesliga, there were three changes, all - in the midfield. Malinowski was disqualified, and Kovalenko and Tsygankov started the game in reserve. Makarenko, Zubkov and Shaparenko replaced this trio. Despite the relative stability, a month ago such a composition was probably difficult to imagine, but numerous staff losses made forced adjustments.

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

The beginning of the match confirmed that the coaches of the Ukrainians chose careful tactics - the hosts met the opponents quite low. However, the preconditions for counterattacks arose, especially since the Spaniards were not infallible in the transfer. But the positional attack of "Furia Rocha" could bring results in the 12th minute, when Bushchan pulled the ball from under the crossbar after Rodrigo's shot.

In the first half, George proved several times that he was in perfect order, making saves after shots by Fati from the game and Ramos from the penalty spot. But in general, the national team of Ukraine showed high game discipline and excellent tactical training, depriving the opponent of space. Despite the significant advantage of the guests in possession of the ball, the blue and yellows retained confidence and several times successfully used diagonal transfers to the flanks and throws at Yaremchuk. There were also bright episodes in the actions of Ukrainians, in particular, Zubkov's dribbling in the penalty area of ​​the Spanish national team, which almost forced Navas to foul.

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

The beginning of the second half was left for Shevchenko's wards, who repeatedly dangerously approached De Gea's goal. Several of their promising attacks were stopped due to offside, a few more - due to annoying clippings instead of the last pass. Towards the end of the match, it seemed that the big energy consumption of the players began to show, and it was increasingly difficult for the hosts to restrain the Pyrenees' offensive. But it was at this point that the blue and yellows made the perfect combination. Bushchan successfully started the attack by passing on Karavaev, who continued on Yarmolenko, Andriy brought Tsygankov to the operating space, and Viktor broke away from the rivals and defeated De Gea with a shot from the right. 1: 0.

In the remaining minutes, the guests attacked sharply, but the Ukrainians selflessly defended and kept the winning result. For the first time in history, the Blue and Yellows defeated the Spanish national team, one of the most authoritative teams in the world, and improved their chances of retaining a residence permit in the elite division of the League of Nations.

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

League of Nations 2020/2021. Group A4. Round 4

Ukraine - Spain - 1: 0 (0: 0)

Goal: Gypsies (76).

Ukraine: Bushchan, Sobol, Zabarny, Mykolenko, Karavaev, Sidorchuk (Kovalenko, 60), Makarenko, Shaparenko, Zubkov (Tsigankov, 65), Yarmolenko (k), Yaremchuk.

Substitutions: M. Shevchenko, Riznyk, Plastun, Cheberko, Marlos, Konoplya, Kharatin, Shepelev, Mykhailychenko, Bezus.

Trainer: Andrii Shevchenko.

Spain: De Gea, Regilon, P. Torres, Ramos (k), Navas, Rodri, Canales (Olmo, 73), Merino (Sebalos, 46), Fati (F. Torres, 58), Rodrigo (Oyarsabal, 58), Traore.

Substitutions: Arrisabalaga, Simon, Campania, Busquets, E. Garcia, Gaia, Sergi Roberto.

Trainer: Luis Enrique.

Referee: Pavel Gil (Poland).

October 13. Kyiv. NSC "Olympic". 10 495 spectators.

Germany - Switzerland - 3:3

Standings

 

G

W

D

L

GD

P

1. Spain

4

2

1

1

6-2

7

2. Germany

4

1

3

0

7-6

6

3. Ukraine

4

2

0

2

4-7

6

4. Switzerland

4

0

2

2

5-7

2

14.11.2020

Germany Ukraine 

Switzerland - Spain

17.11.2020

Switzerland - Ukraine

Spain - Germany

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