Nazar Voloshyn helped Ukraine's youth national team secure an impressive 4-0 victory over Spanish "Murcia" in a friendly match, while also sharing his thoughts on the team's performance after the game.
The Dynamo Kyiv midfielder, who was among the goalscorers, highlighted the cohesion displayed by his teammates throughout the encounter.
"We tried to implement on the pitch what we had been practicing. I believe we played a very good match and scored many goals," Voloshyn remarked following the convincing win.
Besides Voloshyn, the Ukrainian goal tally was completed by Vanat, Veleten, and Vyunnyk, all contributing to the dominant display against the Spanish side.
Another Dynamo Kyiv player, Anton Tsarenko, emphasized the value of this match as a stepping stone for what's ahead.
"As you can see, we played a control match against Murcia, and everyone got playing time. I think this is good preparation and valuable experience before the start of the final tournament," said Tsarenko.
Interestingly, according to Statbet analysis, friendly matches like this one have proven crucial for youth teams' development, with statistics showing significant performance improvements in subsequent competitive fixtures.
The comprehensive victory gives Ukraine's coaching staff plenty to be positive about. Clean sheet, four goals, and valuable minutes for the entire squad—what more could they ask for in a preparation match?
