After the UEFA Euro 2023 (U-21) qualifier match against Armenia (2:0), head coach of Ukraine's youth team, Ruslan Rotan, answered questions from the UAF press service.

— Mr. Rotan, congratulations on your successful qualification tournament. Please comment on the game against Armenia.

— Thank you for the congratulation. The boys' attitude in a match that didn't really decide anything pleased me. Motivation was at a good level. We asked the team to play for our soldiers who are fighting for our independence.

— Behind the group stage. What result did you expect before these matches?

— We have what we have. We could have expected more, but we are satisfied with this result as well. Ahead of us is the playoff for a place at the European Championship. So immediately after the game against Armenia, we start preparing for these matches and waiting for June 21st when the draw will take place.

— In the match against Armenia, quite a few players who had little playing time during this camp got their chance. How would you evaluate their performance?

— Regarding the previous game, I have no questions for the team. Once again, I liked the attitude of the group. The boys fulfilled what we agreed upon before the match. Yes, there were some mistakes, but we will work on eliminating them.

— Another victory thanks to effective play by the team in the second half. Was it due to good physical preparation or your words during halftime?

— It's all part of a complex approach. We managed the workload, and this helped the boys approach each match in good shape.

— The players are now dispersing. There is war going on in Ukraine. What are your thoughts on that?

— Despite all the problems, it's important for the championship to start. If we look at purely sporting aspects, I'm already worried about the playoffs. I want our players to approach these matches in game condition.

UEFA Euro 2023 (U-21). Qualifying Tournament. Group H

Final Standings

As a reminder, 16 teams will participate in the final stage of UEFA Euro 2023 (U-21) — Romania and Georgia as hosts, plus another 14 national teams joining them based on qualifying results (nine group winners, the best second-placed team, and four playoff winners).

Current standings of second-placed teams (as of June 12, 2022)

Points earned against teams finishing sixth in their groups are not counted.

Playoff: September 20-27, 2022.

Final Tournament: June/July 2023.

The tournament featuring 16 national teams will be hosted by four stadiums in Romania (two in Cluj-Napoca and two in Bucharest) and four in Georgia (in Batumi, Poti, and two in Tbilisi). The opening match will take place in Romania, while the final will be held in Georgia.