The Ukrainian national football team achieved a 2-0 victory against Poland in a friendly match, marking the debut of their new head coach, Andrea Maldere. Appointed in mid-May, Maldere is the first foreign coach in the team’s history.
The match, held in Wroclaw, Poland, featured several changes to the lineup. Defender Oleksandr Romanchuk made his national team debut, while Andriy Yarmolenko captained the team in his first match since returning to the squad.
Match Highlights:
- Ukraine had an early opportunity when Viktor Tsygankov scored in the 17th minute, but the goal was disallowed due to Yarmolenko being offside during the buildup.
- Poland responded shortly after with a significant chance; Oskar Petuszewski broke through the defense but was thwarted by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.
- The first goal of the match came from Roman Yaremchuk. In the 34th minute, he struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, finding the net after a setup by Tsygankov, putting Ukraine ahead 1-0.
- Tsygankov played a crucial role in the second goal as well, assisting Yarmolenko, who doubled the lead just before halftime.
- Poland nearly reduced the deficit at the start of the second half, but Trubin saved a close-range effort from Karol Swiderski.
- Ukraine had a chance to extend their lead further in the 80th minute when Valerii Bondar received a cross, but his shot was saved by the Polish goalkeeper.
Final Score: Poland 0 – 2 Ukraine
Goals: Yaremchuk (34′), Yarmolenko (44′)
Ukraine’s next friendly match is scheduled against Denmark on Sunday, June 7, starting at 19:30 Kyiv time.
Ukraine's national football team, under new coach Andrea Maldere, secured a 2-0 victory against Poland in a friendly match. The game showcased significant contributions from players including Roman Yaremchuk and Andriy Yarmolenko.