The Ukrainian youth team (football players born in or after 2007), which is preparing for the final stage of Euro-2024 (U-17), has completed a training camp during which they played two friendlies against Cyprus (2:0, 1:2).

The head coach of the blue and yellow team, Yuriy Moroz, shared the results of the work with the official website of the UAF:

"During the previous camp, in addition to players who were previously called up, the coaching staff also involved the closest reserve. And I can say that the matches against Cyprus, especially the first game, showed that there is potential among these footballers. Therefore, competition within the team is increasing, and no one has a guaranteed spot on the squad for the championship."

As for the second match, we had certain personnel issues, so we could not rotate players during the game, but despite the negative result, the boys tried their best and did not give in to the opponent.

I am satisfied with the camp itself. It was beneficial both for the players and for the coaching staff. The footballers are starting to understand our requirements and principles of play, which is good ahead of Euro.

Results of the final tournament draw for Euro-2024 (U-17)

Group A: Cyprus, Ukraine, Serbia, Czech Republic.

Group B: Denmark, Austria, Croatia, Wales.

Group C: Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Poland.

Group D: France, Portugal, Spain, England.

Group A

20.05.2024

Serbia — Ukraine (18:00, Paralimni)

Cyprus — Czech Republic (20:30, Larnaca)

23.05.2024

Ukraine — Czech Republic (18:00, Paralimni)

Cyprus — Serbia (20:30, Larnaca)

26.05.2024

Ukraine — Cyprus (20:30, Larnaca)

Czech Republic — Serbia (20:30, Larnaca)

Quarter-finals

29.05.2024

1. A1 — B2 (17:30 or 20:00, Larnaca)

2. B1 — A2 (17:30 or 20:00, Larnaca)

30.05.2024

3. C1 — D2 (18:00 or 20:30, Larnaca)

4. D1 — C2 (18:00 or 20:30, Larnaca)

Semifinals

02.06.2024

5. Winner 1 — winner 3 (18:00 or 20:30, Larnaca)

6. Winner 2 — winner 4 (18:00 or 20:30, Larnaca)

Final

05.06.2024

Winner 5 — winner 6 (20:30, Limassol)

Match times are in Kyiv time.

On March 12, our team under the leadership of Yuriy Moroz completed their battle in the elite round for Euro-2024 among players aged up to 17 with a victory over Slovakia (3:0). Considering that earlier blue and yellow defeated Greece (2:0) and Switzerland (3:0), they became the group 4 winners and secured a place in the final tournament.

The finals, involving 16 teams, will take place from May 20 to June 5, 2024 on Cyprus — at six stadiums in Ahia, Larnaca, Paralimni and Limassol. Eight group winners from the elite round qualifiers and seven second-place finishers with the best results (Belgium won a playoff) will advance to the final stage.

It is worth noting that for Ukraine's U-17 team, this will be their 11th final tournament of the European Championship.