For Volodymyr Pyatenko's wards, this was already their second October test. We remind you that a few days earlier, the Ukrainians managed to defeat Slovakia with a score of 2:1.

The start of the game passed in an even battle: both teams played cautiously, paying much attention to defense. The most dangerous moment in the first half was for Nastya Kozlova, but her shot from mid-range was parried by the goalkeeper of the Romanian team.

Photo: Dan Balashov

After halftime, the blue-and-yellow created several excellent moments. First, Ovdiychuk, taking advantage of a precise pass from Petrik, broke free one-on-one but her shot from an acute angle hit the goalkeeper directly. Soon after, Kozlova made another dangerous attempt — and once again, the Romanian team's goalkeeper was up to the task.

Photo: Dan Balashov

The Ukrainians capitalized on their advantage in the 80th minute. After a corner kick from the left flank, Kotic won aerially and headed the ball to Shmatko, who also headed it into the goal.

Photo: Dan Balashov

However, three minutes later, the Romanians equalized. After a flank pass from Marcu, she played it on and scored precisely with her head — 1:1. This score remained until the final whistle.

Photo: Dan Balashov

Friendship Match Between Women's National Teams

Romania — Ukraine — 1:1 (0:0)

Goals: Marcu (83) — Shmatko (80).

Romania: Paraluce (Champea, 73), Ficai (c), A. Stancheu, Ghered, Nica, Jorgokiu, Herczeg (Botoe, 64), Cholaku (Antal, 84), Balacheanu (Vladulescu, 84), I. Stancheu (Ienovan, 64), Krap (Marcu, 73).

Coach: Massimo Pedrazzini.

Ukraine: Boklach, Kotic, Shmatko, Shaynyuk, Basanska (Kup'yaik, 70), Petrik, Semkiv (Zaborovets, 78), Ovdiychuk (c) (Radionova, 70), Hlushchenko (Kunina, 78), Kozlova (Savka, 89), Kravchuk (Malakhova, 89).

Coach: Volodymyr Pyatenko.

Yellow cards: Ficai (32), A. Stancheu (77) — Basanska (64), Semkiv (66).

Referee: Helena Gobile (Romania). 

28 October. Bucharest. Concordia Kajza Stadium.