A month ago, Ukraine's youth national team began its Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland. Theonly goal in the second half was scored by Rukh Lviv defender Vitaliy Roman, who spoke toSuspilne.
On joining the youth national team:
"Defending the colours of my country is a great honour for me. I will help the team with everything I can."
On the goal against Northern Ireland:
"The guys just congratulated me, it was nothing special. This is the debut goal at the professional level in my career."
On the Luxembourg national team:
"Of course, it can surprise. This is a good team that plays football. And they let others play. It can be a surprise for us. We have our own principles, our own tactical moments. Sticking to them will bring results."
On the impact of performances in the championship:
"We played our last game with Minaj, drew 0-0 - the mood was not good. But when I came here, my mood certainly improved. I saw the guys, my partners - it added motivation."
About a month in the renewed youth team:
"You can feel it. When you first go out on the pitch with a new partner, it's always a misunderstanding. But when we play one or two games, it will be much easier for us, we will be much more well-coordinated."
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