In their opening game, Ukraine drew 0:0 with hosts Northern Ireland, while Norway lost to Italy 1:2. Today’s match against Norway took place in Belfast at the Seaview Stadium, with UAF President Andriy Shevchenko in attendance.

Photo by Dan Balashov

The game began with Norway’s aggressive play, and in the 4th minute, they nearly scored, but Ukraine’s goalkeeper managed to deflect Sander Kilen’s shot onto the post. Norway continued to press, and Vladyslav Krapyvtsov was kept busy in goal, repeatedly saving the team.

Photo by Dan Balashov

In the 21st minute, Mykola Oharkov was injured and replaced by Ivan Yermachkov. Just five minutes later, Sander Kilen had another opportunity, but once again the post came to Ukraine’s rescue.

After the break, Ukraine also created some chances. In the 50th minute, a cross from Taras Mykhavko from the left wing went to the far corner of the goal, requiring a save from Norway’s goalkeeper. Later, Bohdanov and Vashchenko also threatened Norway’s goal.

Towards the end of the match, both teams had chances to secure a win. However, Gonsstad’s header from a left-wing cross missed the near post. Meanwhile, Vashchenko’s shot from the left wing in the third minute of stoppage time went over the bar.

Photo by Dan Balashov

The match ended in a 0:0 draw.

EURO 2024 (U-19). Group Stage. Group A

Norway — Ukraine — 0:0

Norway: Borsheim, Loftesnes-Bune, Haug (Rosten, 79), Holten (c), Andresen, Helland, Kilen, Hernes (Braut, 68), Granaas, Austbo (Bang-Kittilsen, 68), Faras (Gonstad, 68).

Ukraine: Krapyvtsov, Oharkov (Yermachkov, 21), Mykhavko, Melnychenko (c), Husiev, Vashchenko, Matkevych, Krevsun, Hadzhyiev, Tutierov (Shevchenko, 62), Ponomarenko (Bohdanov, 62).

Booked: Haug (71), Holten (87), Andresen (88) — Ponomarenko (27), Vashchenko (33), Matkevych (58), Hadzhyiev (90+1).

Referee: Henrik Nalbandian (Armenia).

Northern Ireland — Italy — 0:3

Standings

EURO 2024 (U-19)

Group A: Northern Ireland, Norway, Italy, Ukraine.

July 15, 2024

Italy 2-1 Norway

Northern Ireland 0-0 Ukraine

July 18, 2024

Norway 0-0 Ukraine

Northern Ireland 0-3 Italy

July 21, 2024

Norway vs Northern Ireland (21:00, Belfast)

Ukraine vs Italy (21:00, Larne)

Group B: Denmark, Turkey, France, Spain.

July 16, 2024

Denmark 1-2 Spain

France 2-1 Turkey

July 19, 2024

Denmark vs France (17:30, Larne)

Turkey vs Spain (21:00, Belfast)

July 22, 2024

Turkey vs Denmark (21:00, Belfast)

Spain vs France (21:00, Larne)

July 25, 2024

Playoff Match for a spot in the 2025 U-20 World Cup

A3 vs B3 (18:30, Belfast)

Semi-Finals

A1 vs B2 (16:00, Belfast)

B1 vs A2 (21:00, Belfast)

July 28, 2024

Final

Winner 1 vs Winner 2 (21:00, Belfast)

All match times are in Kyiv time.