Shocking start of the second half. Ukraine national team beat Empoli

The Ukrainian national team held its second training in preparation for the World Cup playoff selection. The rival of the “blue-yellows” was the representative of the Italian Serie A “Empoli”. Before the flight to Italy, our team was joined by the first legionnaires – Yaremchuk, Zubkov and Sikan. He was expected to be in Benfica’s first squad. We pay attention to the appearance on the field of Tsygankov, who survived the injury.

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At the beginning of the match, the home team had more control of the ball and posed a real threat to our goal. Baldancı was placed in a remarkable position, but the Empoli player lacked accuracy. Soon the Ukrainians took the game away from their goals, and in the middle of the first half, Tsygankov put Yaremchuk in a shock position, which sent the ball into the net. Before the break, the striker could have scored, but after his next shot, Empoli saved the post.

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Before the break, the “blue-yellow” Tsygankov was supposed to double his advantage, but the midfielder did not notice one-on-one with the goalkeeper. And in the rematch, the home team showed how to use their chances. True, La Mantia Pyatova did not shoot on the first try, but sent the ball into the goal after the goalkeeper saved it.

The second half of the meeting started with the goal-scoring attack of the Ukrainians. Uikani controlled Yaremchuk’s shot from outside the penalty area, while Karavaev sent the ball into the far corner with a magnificent shot. In the 53rd minute, Pikhalyonok, who made a corner kick to Empoli’s goal with a low kick, also scored in the second game in a row with the national team.

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The game went on a crash course, with sharpness coming through on both doors. And yet, the “blue-yellows” could have won with a bigger score. Yaremçuk, who could not break through the goalkeeper after going one-on-one, could not find another great opportunity. Unfortunately, due to an injury, Popov could not continue the meeting. I hope the defender recovers soon.

Already on Wednesday, May 18, the national team of Ukraine will play a friendly match with the Croatian “Rijeka”.

Friendly match.

Empoli – Team Ukraine – 1:3

La Mantia (45) – Yaremchuk (26), Karavaev (46), Pikhalyonok (53)

Empoli (up to 61 minutes): Uikani, Agri, Shtulats, Henderson, Bayrami, Fazzini, La Mantia, Kakache, Ismayli, Baldanzi, Viti.

Ukraine: Pyatov (Buschan, 46), Zabarny, Popov (Bondar, 78), Matvienko, Karavaev, Stepanenko, Shaparenko, Pikhalyonok (Sydorchuk, 84), Mudryk (Buyalsky, 84), Tsygankov (Zubkov, 78), Yaremchuk (Dovbik, 78) ) ).

Carlo Castellani Stadium (Empoli, Italy)

EMPOLI – UKRAINE. TEXT BROADCAST OF THE MATCH