Match 3: Lithuania vs. Ukraine 0:7
A heatwave over Vilnius came right for the third game of the Eurohockey Junior Championship III, where Lithuanian and Ukrainian teams were playing for a place in the final. The Ukrainian team scored their first goal via BIELOZOROV during the penalty corner, leading to the next fast attached and field goal by POPOV. The Ukrainian team kept the high pace and scored their third goal using the straight hit to the left corner by HYRENKO during the penalty corner. One more goal was scored in the second quarter from the field by RUDNITSKIY.
The second half of the game was slower, Ukraine was saving some energy while the Lithuanian team started to go out from defence using high flick. Ukraine had two more penalty corners which were realised by BIELOZOROV. Lithuania didn’t manage to use their opportunities from the penalty corner and the game was finalised by HYRENKO, scoring one more goal for the Ukrainian team.
Ranking Pool A:
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | Lithuania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 0 |
Upcoming match: 21st July
| Time | Teams | Title | Pitch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | WAL – UKR | Final | Pitch 1 |
Photo: Alfredas Pliadis