Ukraine recover to pinch point
Sunday, March 26, 2006
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Sweden 1-1 Ukraine Ukraine came from behind to earn a draw against Sweden in their opening Group 2 encounter in Portugal.
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Ukraine came from behind to take a point against Sweden in their opening UEFA European Under-17 Championship Elite round Group 2 match in Portugal.
Landgren goal cancelled out
Sweden topped their qualifying round group while Ukraine came through as the best third-placed team, and the Scandinavians went ahead today, Andreas Landgren striking with two minutes of the first half remaining. But just after the hour the scores were levelled, and the game finished 1-1.
Tough task
The Swedes play the group hosts in Penalva Castelo on Tuesday, while Ukraine play Hungary in Mangualde. Portugal and Hungary also drew 1-1 today.
