Ukraine WU-16 squad confirmed for UEFA Development Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

14.04.2024 11:00

The refreshed lineup of the Ukraine WU-16 women's team (born in 2008-2009) is gearing up for an enriching experience at the UEFA Development Tournament, scheduled from April 17th to 22nd in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Before this, the girls will convene for a brief training camp in Lviv.

Competing against their peers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Slovenia, each team will play three matches. Three points will be awarded for a win, while in case of a draw, a penalty shootout will determine the winner, granting two points to the victor and one point to the unlucky side.

The head coach of the Ukrainian team, Serhiy Sapronov, has summoned a squad of 20 players for the team's assembly, as reported by the Ukrainian Women's Association of Football.

Ukraine WU-16 squad:

Goalkeepers: Anna Kharchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Mariya Vakulko (Litsey Kostopil), Ulyana Solovyova (Dnipro-1 Dnipro).

Defenders: Anastasiya Bielkina (Krystal Kryvyi Rih), Veronika Derevyanko, Iryna Oliynychenko (both EMS-Podillya Vinnytsia), Valeriya Kazina, Anna Petrovska (both Podil Kyiv/Yunist Chernihiv), Kateryna Derkach (Veres Rivne), Mariya Osadcha (Sisters Odesa), Nina Pipchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Darina Ivasko (Mynai).

Midfielders: Milena Ivanchenko, Karolina Ruban (both Krystal Kryvyi Rih), Adriana Kushnir (Mariupol), Evelina Kuptsova (Metalist 1925 Kharkiv), Mariya Kuts (Vorskla Poltava), Sofiya Tymoshenko (Podil Kyiv/Youth Chernihiv).

Forwards: Darya Zhukova (Dnipro-1 Dnipro), Karina Lespukh (Minai).

UEFA Development Tournament schedule for WU-16 teams:

April 17, 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs North Macedonia (12:00)

Ukraine vs Slovenia (15:00)

April 19, 2024

Ukraine vs North Macedonia (12:00)

Slovenia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (15:00)

April 22, 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ukraine (12:00)

Slovenia vs North Macedonia (15:00)

All match times are in Kyiv time.

It's worth noting that the Ukraine WU-17 women's team participated in the UEFA European Championship 2024 qualification second round in March. Our players finished last in their group and were relegated to League B.