On November 21, as part of the preparation for the final tournament of Euro-2023 (U-21), Ukraine's youth national team played a friendly match against Georgia in Gorī. The game ended with a score of 1:1. We remind you that two days earlier, in Tbilisi, the blue-and-yellow team drew 1:1 with their Israeli counterparts.

After the game against the Georgians, half-backs Ivan Zhelezko from Latvia's Valmiera and Oleksiy Kashchuk from Azerbaijan's Qabala shared their impressions.

"When I arrived here, I practically didn't know half of the boys. From the first training session, Ruslan Rotan showed his playing style, which we have been practicing for more than a year now. It was difficult for new players at first, but they gradually got into our game. We showed an excellent result because in just a few trainings, they adapted to the new playing style. I am pleasantly surprised," said Ivan Zhelezko.

"Regarding my goal, it was quite a nice combination. Happy that I managed to score. It's a pity we didn't win, but I believe our victories are ahead. Overall, the camp went pretty well and positively despite having little time and an entirely new team. Everyone did their job 100%. Like every footballer, I have a dream—to make it to Euro. I will do everything in my power to be included in the list," said Oleksiy Kashchuk.

We add that according to the draw results for Euro-2023 (U-21), which took place on October 18, Ukraine was placed in Group B, where they will face Romania, Spain, and Croatia. Our team will start their journey with a match against Croatia, scheduled for June 21 of next year in Bucharest, Romania.

Euro-2023 (U-21). Calendar

Group stage

Group A: Georgia, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands.

June 21, 2023

Georgia — Portugal 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

Belgium — Netherlands 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

June 24, 2023

Georgia — Belgium 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

Portugal — Netherlands 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

June 27, 2023

Netherlands — Georgia 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

Portugal — Belgium 7:00 PM (Tbilisi)

Group B: Romania, Spain, Ukraine, Croatia.

June 21, 2023

Ukraine — Croatia 7:00 PM (Bucharest)

Romania — Spain 9:45 PM (Bucharest)

June 24, 2023

Romania — Ukraine 7:00 PM (Bucharest)

Spain — Croatia 9:45 PM (Bucharest)

June 27, 2023

Croatia — Romania 9:45 PM (Bucharest)

Spain — Ukraine 9:45 PM (Bucharest)

Group C: Czech Republic, England, Germany, Israel.

June 22, 2023

Czech Republic — England 7:00 PM (Batumi)

Germany — Israel 7:00 PM (Kutaisi)

June 25, 2023

Czech Republic — Germany 7:00 PM (Batumi)

England — Israel 7:00 PM (Kutaisi)

June 28, 2023

England — Germany 7:00 PM (Batumi)

Israel — Czech Republic 7:00 PM (Kutaisi)

Group D: Norway, Switzerland, France, Italy.

June 22, 2023

Norway — Switzerland 7:00 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

France — Italy 9:45 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

June 25, 2023

Switzerland — Italy 7:00 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

Norway — France 9:45 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

June 28, 2023

Switzerland — France 9:45 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

Italy — Norway 9:45 PM (Cluj-Napoca)

Quarter-finals

July 1, 2023

A1 — C2 7:00 PM

B1 — D2 9:45 PM

July 2, 2023

C1 — A2 7:00 PM

D1 — B2 9:45 PM

Semifinals

July 5, 2023

Winner of quarter-final 1 — winner of quarter-final 3 7:00 PM

Winner of quarter-final 2 — winner of quarter-final 4 9:45 PM

Final

July 8, 2023

Winner of semifinal 1 — winner of semifinal 2 7:00 PM

The start time of matches is given in Kyiv time.

Matches of the tournament involving sixteen national teams will be held on four stadiums in Romania (two in Cluj-Napoca and two in Bucharest) and four in Georgia (in Batumi, Kutaisi, and two in Tbilisi). The opening match will take place in Romania, while the final will be held in Georgia.

The three best teams of Euro-2023 (excluding France and England) will receive tickets to the 2024 Olympic Games.