This evening, the Ukrainian national team will face the Moldovan team in a friendly match. The training field is bustling with activity as the team makes final preparations for the game. The training process is led by head coach Serhiy Rebrov, with Rustam Khudzhamov in charge of preparing the goalkeepers.
Georgiy Bushchan, one of our three goalkeepers in the team, and Rustam Khudzhamov himself, are using Brave GK brand gloves from the new collection, such as Brave GK Venom Black and Fury Pro. Made from elite German latex and utilizing advanced technologies, they are suitable for different climates, providing reliable protection and confidence in any weather conditions. Whether in Germany, Poland, Moldova, or other parts of the European continent, our team is set to travel for victories in the European Championship.
Let us remind you that the Ukrainian national team is preparing to participate in the 2024 European Championship, which will be held in Germany from June 14 to July 14. The team will compete in Group E along with Belgium, Romania, and Slovakia. Ukraine's first match will be on June 17 against Romania at the "Arena Munich" in Munich. The next match is scheduled for June 21 against Slovakia at the "Düsseldorf Arena" in Düsseldorf. The final group stage match will take place on June 26 against Belgium at the "Arena Stuttgart" in Stuttgart.
These matches are of great importance to the team, and each requires thorough preparation. Head coach Serhiy Rebrov and his staff pay attention to every aspect of the training process to ensure the best results in the tournament. Ukrainian fans have high hopes for their national team, hoping for a successful performance at Euro 2024. The match against Moldova will be an important step towards the tournament, providing an opportunity to practice tactical schemes and strengthen team spirit.
The flight to Chișinău took almost two hours. After arriving, the players went to the hotel for lunch and a short rest. Later, they headed to the stadium for a pre-match training session. The "Zimbru" Stadium is a traditional venue for Moldova's national team matches and has a capacity of 10,500 spectators.
On the eve of the match against Moldova, our team held an official training session at the "Zimbru" Stadium in Chișinău. The conditions in the capital of Moldova were characterized by high humidity and heat, creating additional strain on the players. The air temperature reached 29 degrees, which was significantly different from the weather conditions in Warsaw, where the team trained earlier. The weather conditions in Chișinău create additional challenges for the players. The high humidity combined with the heat requires special attention to physical fitness and endurance. This creates unique training conditions, allowing the team to hone their skills in challenging climatic conditions.
The evening training session focused on tactical formations and practicing various attack completion options. Head coach Serhiy Rebrov paid special attention to passes and shots on goal. All players listed for Euro 2024 participated in the training, highlighting the serious approach to team preparation.
Today's match between the Ukrainian national team and Moldova at the "Zimbru" Stadium will be the sixth meeting between the teams. In previous encounters, the Ukrainian team won three times, and two games ended in a draw, indicating some superiority of our team.
Several key players, such as Andriy Yarmolenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi, who have shown strong performances against the Moldovan team before, will take the field today.
The stadium is expected to be almost full. 9,000 tickets have been sold, and local residents show great interest in this match. The "Zimbru" Stadium, though small, creates a unique atmosphere, adding motivation and drive to the players.
A warm welcome from Moldovan fans and match organizers contributes to a friendly atmosphere. Welcome messages on the stadium screen have been replaced with good luck wishes for Euro 2024, adding positivity and morale to the Ukrainian team.
Today's match is not only an important stage of preparation for Euro 2024 but also an excellent opportunity for the Ukrainian national team to demonstrate their capabilities and strengthen team spirit before the major tournament.
Head coach Serhiy Rebrov announced the Ukrainian national team's line-up for the match against Moldova. The roster includes key players: 1. Georgiy Bushchan, 2. Yukhym Konoplya, 3. Oleksandr Svatok, 4. Maksym Taloverov, 5. Serhiy Sydorchuk, 6. Taras Stepanenko, 7. Andriy Yarmolenko, 8. Ruslan Malinovskyi, 9. Roman Yaremchuk, 10. Mykhailo Mudryk, 11. Artem Dovbyk, 12. Anatoliy Trubin, 13. Illia Zabarnyi, 14. Heorhiy Sudakov, 15. Viktor Tsyhankov, 16. Vitaliy Mykolenko, 17. Oleksandr Zinchenko, 18. Volodymyr Brazhko, 19. Mykola Shaparenko, 20. Valerii Bondar, 21. Mykola Matviienko, 22. Andriy Lunin, 23. Oleksandr Tymchyk, 24. Vladyslav Vanat, 25. Bohdan Mykhailichenko.
All the listed players participated in training sessions in Moldova and are ready to showcase their skills in the upcoming match.
Today's match against Moldova will start at 19:00 Kyiv time. The next day, June 12, the Ukrainian national team will head to Wiesbaden, where they will be based during Euro 2024.
