On May 26, the Ukraine U-17 youth national team (players born in 2007 or later) played their third (and last) match at the European Championship. Unfortunately, after losses to Serbia (0-1) and the Czech Republic (1-3), the team led by Yurii Moroz lost the chance to advance to the quarterfinals. In the match against Cyprus, which also did not earn any points, the teams played only for prestige.
The Ukraine U-17 team secured a beautiful victory in the match against Cyprus (2-0), which was the result of intensive training and game experience. Despite exiting the European Championship, the youth national team played well, demonstrating growing professionalism.
We are especially pleased that all the team's goalkeepers, including Nazar Makarenko, Oleksandr Petrenko, and Illia Voloshyn, used Brave GK gloves during training and matches at Euro-2024. The youth national team's goalkeeping coach, as seen in the photo, also prefers our gloves — the Brave GK Reaction Green model.
In Larnaca, the Ukrainian team controlled the ball from the first minutes. Over time, our players started attacking, creating dangerous moments, particularly Bohdanov and Redushko stood out with their shots on the opponent's goal.
In the 30th minute, Barshak made a precise pass from deep in the field, and Bohdanov, going one-on-one with the goalkeeper, scored the first goal. Before the break, Dmytro had several more opportunities, but did not realize them, while the Cypriots responded with two dangerous attacks.
In the second half, Denysov earned a penalty, which Bohdanov successfully executed. The blue-and-yellows could have increased the score, thanks to the strikes by Redushko, Vakulyuk, and Liusin. In the end, the Ukrainian team won 2-0, taking third place in the group.
For the Ukrainian U-17 team, this is already the 11th final tournament at the European Championship. Previously, the tournament was held for the U-16 category until 2001, but no significant changes occurred. In the 1990s, Ukrainian youths achieved their best results on the international stage, winning bronze in Ireland in 1994. In the following three years (1996-1998), they participated in the final tournaments three times, taking third place in the group.
Over the past two decades, our team has played in the final stages of the European Championship six times. The last time was in 2017 in Croatia, where the team led by Serhii Popov, whose players were born in 2000, won for the first time in twenty years and placed above fourth in the group.
The current championship, in which 16 national teams participated, was held from May 20 to June 5 in Cyprus, at six arenas in Achnas, Larnaca, Paralimni, and Limassol. In the group stage, the Ukrainian team competed in Group A with teams from Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Cyprus.
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian U-17 team has never advanced to the playoffs after seven attempts at the Euro. The victory over Cyprus on May 26 became the second in the history of the final stage of the competition for the "blue-yellows".
We are proud that our equipment is in demand by young and promising athletes who represent the future of Ukrainian football. We have put a lot of effort and time to ensure that Brave GK gloves have earned a reputation as a high-quality and reliable product. They are created by experienced goalkeepers who understand all the nuances of this position on the field – this is our main advantage over other brands. And of course, Brave GK gloves guarantee excellent grip with the ball, comfort, and protection, allowing goalkeepers to feel confident and demonstrate their best abilities.
In the photo in the article, the goalkeepers of the Ukrainian youth national team – Nazar Makarenko, Oleksandr Petrenko, and Illia Voloshyn – are training in our gloves before the last match at Euro-2024 against Cyprus.
The Brave GK Diamond Purple (with a purple logo) and Brave GK Reaction Green (with a green logo) goalkeeper gloves represent modern models that combine style and innovative technologies.
These gloves feature innovative Rollfinger cut and updated design. The latex part is made of a combination of 4 mm Supreme Contact latex and 4 mm foam backing, providing increased comfort. The Rollfinger cut ensures ventilation and no seams in the center, and the Fix Fit system with internal silicone inserts improves ball control. The back is made of 4 mm latex and 4 mm thermo-regulating backing. The gloves come in a color scheme consisting of white and purple. The lack of protective elements allows for flexibility and sensitivity.
This model represents the evolution of style and technology for achieving maximum results on the field. The latex part consists of 4 mm high-quality Supreme Contact and 4 mm foam lining. The Rollfinger cut ensures optimal contact with the ball. The Fix Fit system includes internal silicone elements in the palm area for enhanced ball control. The back of the gloves is made of 4 mm NB latex and 4 mm backing, providing excellent thermo-regulation. The color scheme consists of white and blue colors, complemented by a unique green logo. The gloves do not have protective elements, preserving their flexibility.
