Ukraine drew with Georgia in the second round of the UEFA Nations League. The match ended 0-0, leaving the Blue and Yellows temporarily top of their group with four points.
This was reported by Suspilne Sport.
Ukraine beat Hungary 1-0 in the opening round, while Georgia lost 1-0 to Northern Ireland.
Georgia made the stronger start. In the third minute, Otar Kiteishvili tested Anatoliy Trubin, but the Ukrainian goalkeeper collected the ball. Ukraine soon had a chance of their own, with Matvii Ponomarenko firing wide of the far post.
Trubin rescued Ukraine again in the 20th minute, turning Giorgi Chakvetadze’s powerful shot behind for a corner. The first half ended goalless, with Georgia having the advantage in possession and shots on target.
Ukraine tried to create chances after the break. Maksym Khlan fired a long-range effort wide in the 58th minute. A few minutes later, Trubin again kept Ukraine in the game by denying a dangerous effort from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Ukraine had a chance to snatch victory late in the match when Oleh Ocheretko shot from the edge of the penalty area, but his effort went straight at the Georgian goalkeeper.
The match ended 0-0.
After two rounds, Ukraine have four points and temporarily sit top of the group. Northern Ireland have three points from one match, Georgia have one from two, while Hungary have no points after one game.
Ukraine will play their next match against Northern Ireland on October 2. Kick-off is at 21:45.
Ukraine drew 0-0 with Georgia in their second Nations League match / Photo: UEFA
