Ukrainian footballer Oleksiy Hutsuliak reveals the secret behind his goal against Azerbaijan
An intense battle in the qualifying match between Ukraine and Azerbaijan culminated in a victory for our team with a score of 2:1.
One of the key heroes of this success was national team forward Oleksiy Hutsuliak, who candidly shared in an interview with MEGOGO that his goal was not part of a pre-planned strategy but rather the result of team efforts and some on-field improvisation.
He noted that ‘we were practicing, but it turned out as it turned out,’ emphasizing the teamwork involved.
The match, crucial for Ukraine’s chances in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, ended with Ukraine emerging victorious.
The goals were scored by Hutsuliak and Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa, helping Ukraine to secure their second consecutive win and move to second place in Group D with 7 points, ahead of Iceland by three points and trailing France by the same margin.
This victory marks an important step forward on Ukraine’s road to qualification, and fans can be optimistic about the team’s resilience and determination in challenging situations.