The Ukraine U-21 team celebrated a hard-fought victory against Spain in a friendly match, finishing with a score of 1:0.

This match was a crucial part of their preparations for the upcoming Euro 2025 tournament.

Spain began the match with strong offensive pressure but failed to convert their chances. Ukraine started gaining momentum towards the end of the first half, with Nazar Voloshin coming close to scoring, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

In the second half, Spain replaced their entire starting lineup, while Ukraine made only one change in goal. The Spanish team continued to dominate play, but Ermakov showcased reliable performance, particularly saving the team from a deflection after a shot by Moleiro.

In a thrilling climax, Ilya Kvasnitsa scored the decisive goal in the 90+2 minute, heading the ball into the net after a cross from Bohdan Vyunyk.

Friendly Match
June 6

Spain U-21 – Ukraine U-21 0:1 (0:0)

Goal: 0:1 – 90+2 Kvasnitsa

Spain (U-21): Iturbe (Campos, 46), Gerard Martin (Bueno, 46), Tarraga (Marin, 46), Mosquera (Hertog, 46), Pubill (Juanlu, 46), Javi Guerra (P.Marin, 46), Jaureguizar (Turrientes, 46), Yeremay, Torre (Moleiro, 46), Diogo Lopes (Jesus, 46), Mateo Joseph (Fernandez, 46).

Ukraine (U-21): Neshcheret (Ermakov, 46), Vivcharenko, Mykhavko, Kozyk, Roman (Batagov, 64), Brazhko, Voloshin (Kvasnitsa, 76), Rubchynskyi (Tsarenko, 76), Ocheretko, Bragaru (Veletin, 83), Vanat (Vyunyk, 46).

Booked: Voloshin (39), Kozyk (84), Kvasnitsa (85).

The final stage of the U-21 Euro 2025 will take place in Slovakia from June 12 to July 5. In the group stage, the "blue and yellows" will face Denmark (June 12), Finland (June 15), and the Netherlands (June 18).