The men's hockey team of Ukraine celebrates a triumph against Romania in the first match of the second edition of the European Nations Cup.

Romania — Ukraine 2:3 (0:0, 0:2, 2:1).

Goals: 0:1 — Zherebko (Zakharov, Borodai), 31:55. 0:2 — Krivoshapkin (penalty), 38:06. 0:3 — Peresunko (Mazur, Vorona), 45:07. 1:3 — Rot (Antal, Geshe O.), 49:20. 2:3 — Peter (Laday), 51:07.

The standout player of the match for Ukraine was 17-year-old debutant Denis Zherebko.

In the December round of the newly established IIHF tournament, Ukraine will face Romania in three matches from December 11 to 13 in Bucharest at the Berceni Arena Sport Center (previously scheduled matches against Lithuania and Spain have been canceled).

Recall that in the inaugural November edition of the European Nations Cup hosted by Lithuania, Dmitry Khristich's team confidently defeated Romania 4:1 and lost to Lithuania 1:2.

Congratulations to our team and we wish them continued success in the upcoming matches!