Mykola Kostenko's team secured a convincing victory, scoring three goals in the first period and solidifying their lead, allowing the opponent a consolation goal in the third period. The final score was 6:1 in favor of the Blue and Yellows, who now top Group B after the first round. Next, they will face two other Asian representatives — Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Euro Beach Soccer League 2024. Division B. Group B

Lebanon — Ukraine — 1:6

Goals: Merhi (25) — Zborovskyi (1, 6), Shcherytsia (2), Pashko (18), Nerush (22), Potapov (30).

Ukraine: Nerush, Poslavsky, Levchenko, Korniichuk, Zborovsky, Pashko, Zavorotny, Voytok, Voytenko, Potapov, Shchyrytsia, Shchitnyk.

UAE — Saudi Arabia — 4:2

Ukraine's Match Schedule

18.07. Ukraine — Saudi Arabia. 19:30

19.07. Ukraine — UAE. 18:00

All match times are in Kyiv time.

Saturday will feature the semi-finals, with the top two teams from each group advancing (the other group consists of Georgia, Latvia, and Hungary). The finals and placement matches will take place on Sunday.