Finally, the very disappointing Euro2008 Qualification campaign is over. Now, one could have said back in 2006 that Ukraine had very little chance to advance since both the World Champions (Italy) and the World Cup runner-up (France) were in Ukraine's group. But, the optimist in me thought that we could, at least, give them run for their money. ( Read more... )

Ukrainian National team's first match of the season was played today. In a very exciting match, Ukrainians drew Israel in the Promised Land, 1-1.

Goals: Badir 38' - Kalynychenko 73'

Missed PK: Kalynychenko 73' (foul)

Yellow Card: Mykhalyk 90'

Israel: Awat, Shpungin, Ben Haim, Benado, Gershon, Ziv, Badir, Toema (Katan 81'), Benayoun, Ben Sahar ( Read more... )