September 30, Ukraine's U-20 national team played their second match at the World Cup in Chile — against Panama. Compared to the opening game against South Korea (2:1), the coaching staff of the blue-and-yellow made one change: Maxym Dercah replaced Artur Shakh on the left wing.

Photo by Andriy Yushchak

As in the debut match, Ukrainians managed to score a quick goal again. Just three minutes into the game, Panama's defender Martin Krug fouled Oleksandr Pyszur in their own penalty area. Initially, Pyszur took the penalty kick himself but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper. However, the goalkeeper left the line before the whistle blew, so the referee ordered a retake. This time, Gennadiy Synchuk confidently converted the 11-meter spot-kick. 0:1.

Despite conceding the goal, Panama continued to play defensively, focusing on counterattacks. Their opportunity came in the 36th minute when Volter evaded pressure on the right flank and delivered a cross; Herrera outmaneuvered Melnychenko with a header and directed the ball into the net. 1:1.

Photo by Andriy Yushchak

The start of the second half was once again more active for Ukrainians, with even central defenders joining in attacking plays. For example, Kirychuk missed a bit of accuracy. Additional sharpness came from players who entered as substitutes; Vashchenko shot from distance while Shakh had a great chance after a cross from Dytchiar but let the ball go near the goalkeeper.

Photo by Andriy Yushchak

Despite all their efforts, the blue-and-yellow failed to score again. The final result was a draw — 1:1. After two matches, Ukraine's players have four points in total. Their next game will be on Friday, October 3 against Paraguay (kickoff at 23:00).

CS-2025 (U-20). Group B

Panama — Ukraine — 1:1 (1:1)

Goals: E. Herrera (36) — Synchuk (6, from the penalty).

Panama (U-20): Burgess, Arroyo (c), Krug, Hall, Jones, E. Herbert, J. Herbert (E. Gomez, 86), Walters (R. Gomez, 86), Rice, Herrera (Courany, 75), Walter (Mosquera, 68).

Coach: Jorge Deli.

Ukraine (U-20): Krapivtsov, Husev, Melnychenko (c), Kirychok, Vernattus (Dytchiar, 59), Synchuk, Budko (Vashchenko, 59), Krevsun, Dercah (Shakh, 46), Karaman (Shevchenko, 87), Pyszur (Ponomarenko, 80).

Coach: Dmytro Mykhaylenko.

Yellow cards: Herbert (45+3) — Kirychok (32), Vernattus (51), Synchuk (90+1).

Referee: Kevin Ortega (Peru).

September 30. Chile. Valparaiso. Elias Figuerola Brandner Stadium.

Group B

27.09.2025. South Korea — Ukraine — 1:2

28.09.2025. Paraguay — Panama — 3:2

30.09.2025. Panama — Ukraine — 1:1

Tournament Table

01.10.2025. South Korea — Paraguay. 02:00 (Valparaiso).

03.10.2025. Panama — South Korea. 23:00 (Valparaiso).

03.10.2025. Ukraine — Paraguay. 23:00 (Santiago).

Time — Kyiv time (local — -6 hours).