A commanding 7:0 win in Slovakia set the tone for Ukraine’s preparation, but tougher tests await in the upcoming Euro 2027 qualifiers.
The Ukrainian women’s national futsal team defeated Slovakia in the first of two planned friendlies, showing sharp attacking play and cohesive defense.
Summary of the first friendly match
The match in Slovakia ended 7:0 in favor of Ukraine, according to the Slovak Football Association.
Goals for the Ukrainian team were scored by: Oksana Shevchuk – in the 7th and 25th minutes, Darya Kovshyk – in the 19th, Alona Kovalenko – in the 23rd and 33rd, Anastasia Kalyagina – in the 26th and 31st minutes.
On Saturday, March 21, the teams will play the second friendly match. Kick-off at 15:00 Kyiv time.
In the Ukrainian team’s plan is to prepare for the Elite Round of the Euro 2027 qualifiers.
In Group 4 of the qualifiers, Ukraine will play against Poland, Belgium, and the second-ranked winner of the main qualifying round group.
Note that the Women’s Euro 2027 futsal tournament will take place in Croatia.
The Ukrainians have already participated in all three editions of the European Championship: at Euro 2022 the team won bronze, beating Hungary 2:1; at Euro 2023 Ukraine reached the final for the first time, but lost to Spain 1:5.
The victory in the first match sets the tone for the next friendly and underscores the ambitions as they prepare for the decisive Euro 2027 qualifiers.