The event took place at the GULLIVER shopping center. Within its premises, nearly 400 supporters of the blue-and-yellow team had the opportunity to communicate and ask their questions to half-backs Vladyslav Kabaev, Volodymyr Brazyk, and Ihor Kaluzhnyi, as well as forward Vladyslav Vanat.

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The meeting took place in a very warm and relaxed atmosphere. Fans of our national team, among whom children and young people clearly predominated, learned about the sports path Vladyslav Kabaev would have chosen if he had not become a football player, what achievement of the Ukrainian national team Ihor Kaluzhnyi considers to be the greatest, when Vladyslav Vanat and Volodymyr Brazyk debuted for the blue-and-yellow team.

The players were particularly amused by a young supporter's question about whether they had ever tried making borscht. Only Volodymyr Brazyk admitted: "I once tried, but it didn't turn out very well..."— and received applause.

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After this, each of the four footballers from our national team selected the best question according to their own version, and four supporters received gift packages with figurines of their idols and autographs.

Next, the meeting turned into a quiz for fans during which they answered questions about the history of the Ukrainian national team. Winners received signed footballs from players. Then, the quartet of players selected a symbolic "Man of the Match," that is, the most enthusiastic supporter of this event. A special prize was awarded to the boy by our national team's mascot Leofan.

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The event concluded with a photo session of supporters and players that lasted about 45 minutes. Young fans also enriched themselves with bright booklets featuring autographs and photos of the national team.

It should be noted that this wonderful initiative was enjoyed not only by fans but also by footballers from our national team.

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Vladyslav Kabaev (half-back): "I really enjoyed everything, especially the fact that there were a lot of people. I didn't even expect such numbers. It's very pleasant that the meeting was organized at all. I came by car and thought it had been a long time since I participated in such events. Probably around 2005. But now media are developing so much, so I want to express my gratitude to the organizers and fans who came. I am always open to such meetings and would agree to participate in them further."

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Ihor Kaluzhnyi (half-back): "Everything was organized very well, there are no complaints. I consider such meetings to be very important because they give young football fans the opportunity to feel close to the national team of Ukraine. The questions were very interesting and funny, as many of them were asked by children. Overall, the event took place in a good positive spirit. Everything was great."

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Volodymyr Brazyk (half-back): "I agree with my teammates. A warm and friendly atmosphere, many children, questions of such... humorous nature. We chatted and laughed. I want to thank everyone who came to this meeting. May such initiatives continue."