Ukraine pip Italy to U17 finals
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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Italy 0-1 Ukraine Dimytro Korkishko's injury-time winner confirmed Ukraine's place in the finals as Italy failed to gain the victory they needed.
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Ukraine reached their first UEFA European Under-17 Championship final tournament in three years in style after a dramatic defeat of Elite round Group 2 hosts Italy.
Korkishko winner
Leading the Azzurrini on goal difference at kick-off, with both sides having beaten the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Ukraine only needed a draw in today's decider. It seemed that they would hold on for that point, but two minutes into added time Ukraine were able to achieve a maximum haul thanks to a goal from Dimytro Korkishko, who on Monday struck a hat-trick against the Czech Republic in a 5-2 success. Ukraine now go into Wednesday's draw in Brussels and will be in the finals in Belgium from 2-13 May.
