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In her second match for Euro-2025 (U-21), the youth team of Ukraine beat Finland (2-0). After the game, the striker of the blue and yellow Vladislav Vanat, who was recognized as a player of the match, spoke with the press.

“The impressions of the match are positive because they won and approached our goal – getting out of the group. It was not easy to score, because there were many defenders.

This goal was very important to me, because I was under some pressure as the oldest player in the team of the European Championships for the national team. But I scored and very happy.

I believe that we have a good chance of getting out of the group. The next match we play against the Netherlands, and although it is a very strong team, we can well win and get out in the next stage of the tournament.

We had great support in the stands, because the basket is near Ukraine. We are grateful to all our supporters for their support.

As for the red card, the situations are different. I also had a case when there was a straight red card and a two matches disqualification. He has two yellows, so he will be removed for one game. We mentioned it after the match, but what advice can I give it? He has been 23 years old, and he has to understand the whole situation.

Regarding comparisons with other competitions, it seems to me that at the level of national teams, defenders are more highly class. But if you take Denmark, it is very good. It was difficult to play against them, and I think they could perform in Ukraine’s topcomines, “Vladislav Vanat said.

Recall that the next match of the wards of the Melgosa will be held on Wednesday, June 18 against the Netherlands. This game will take place in Pryashev and will start at 19:00.