--- title: "Ukraine Futsal Team Beats Slovakia and Solely Tops WC 2028 Qualifiers Group" description: "The Ukraine futsal team defeated Slovakia 2-1 away in the second round of the 2028 World Cup qualifiers and solely tops Group 9. Mykytyuk and Semenchenko scored the goals." date: 2026-11-11T06:42:15.763Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-futsal-beats-slovakia-wc-2028-qualifiers tags: [futsal, ukraine, slovakia, world-cup-2028, qualification] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine Futsal Team Beats Slovakia and Solely Tops WC 2028 Qualifiers Group ![Ukraine national futsal team players celebrate a goal during the 2028 World Cup qualifiers](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/11/ukraina-futsal-pobeda-nad-slovakiyey-v-kvalifikacii-chm-2028/ukraina-futsal-pobeda-nad-slovakiyey-v-kvalifikacii-chm-2028-1.webp) ## Key Points - Ukraine futsal team defeated Slovakia 2-1 in Bratislava in the second round of the 2028 World Cup qualifiers - Goals scored by Mykola Mykytyuk (19') and Rostyslav Semenchenko (34'); Tomas Dragovsky scored for Slovakia - This is the second consecutive win: in the first round, Ukraine thrashed Estonia 9-2 - After two rounds, Ukraine leads Group 9 with 6 points, Slovakia is second with 3, and Estonia has no points - Home qualifying matches: February 26 against Estonia and March 2 against Slovakia (2027) The Ukraine national futsal team secured its second consecutive victory in the main round of the 2028 World Cup qualifiers. In the second-round match held in Bratislava, Oleksandr Kosenko's side defeated the hosts, Slovakia, 2-1 away. For the "blue-and-yellows," this success continues a confident start to the qualifiers: in the first round, the team thrashed Estonia 9-2 and has now solidified its position at the top of the group. ### The Goalkeeper as a Playmaker The Ukrainians took the lead before halftime. In the 19th minute, Mykola Mykytyuk opened the scoring, capitalizing on an accurate pass from goalkeeper Oleksandr Sukhov. This episode demonstrated a tactic typical of the modern national team, where the goalkeeper actively participates in building up attacks and becomes a key playmaker in positional offense. ### Doubling the Lead After the Break In the second half, Kosenko's team continued to control the flow of the match and did not allow the opponent to impose their game. In the 34th minute, Rostyslav Semenchenko doubled the guests' advantage, scoring after a pass from Danyil Abakshyn. The Ukrainians' brace by the middle of the second half effectively determined the match outcome, leaving the hosts with only the task of saving the game. ### Fifth Outfield Player and Shevchyk's Red Card Toward the end, the Slovaks switched to playing with a fifth outfield player, trying to equalize. In the 37th minute, the hosts were left a man down after Shevchyk was sent off, depriving them of any remaining chances for an equal contest. Tomas Dragovsky reduced the deficit in the final minute, but Slovakia could not avoid defeat — the final score remained 2-1 in favor of Ukraine. ### Leading Position in Group 9 After two played rounds, the Ukraine national team occupies first place in Group 9 with six points. Slovakia is second with three points, while Estonia has yet to score a point. Thus, the "blue-and-yellows" approach their home matches as the sole leader of the qualifying group. ### Home Matches and the Road to the Elite Round The Ukraine national team will play its next qualifying matches in 2027. On February 26, Oleksandr Kosenko's team will host Estonia at home, and on March 2, they will face Slovakia. To reach the elite round of the qualifiers, the Ukrainians must either win their group or finish among the top four runner-up teams. Thus, both home meetings will be decisive in the battle for direct advancement to the next stage. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Сборная Украины победила Словакию и единолично возглавила группу отбора на ЧМ-2028](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/zbirna-ukrayini-peremogla-slovachchinu-ta-1794377724.html) - Primary source: 2-1 score, goalscorers Mykytyuk and Semenchenko, Shevchyk's red card, Dragovsky's goal, Group 9 table, home match dates. - [Сборная Украины по футзалу одержала вторую победу в квалификации на ЧМ-2028](https://tsn.ua/ru/prosport/sbornaya-ukrainy-po-futzalu-oderzhala-vtoruyu-pobedu-v-kvalifikatsii-na-chm-2028-3213239.html) - Confirms the 2-1 score, goalscorers, Estonia's 9-2 blowout, Ukraine's lead with 6 points, and match dates 26.02 and 02.03. - [Украина победила Словакию и возглавила отборочную группу ЧМ-2028 по футзалу — видео](https://sport.nv.ua/other-sport/ukraina-pobedila-slovakiyu-vtoraya-pobeda-v-kvalifikacii-chm-2028-po-futzalu-50658072.html) - Confirms the 2-1 away victory, Mykytyuk's goal in the 19th minute, and Semenchenko doubling the lead after the break. ## FAQ ### What was the final score of the match between Ukraine and Slovakia? The second-round World Cup 2028 qualifier in Bratislava ended in a 2-1 victory for Ukraine. ### Who scored the goals for the Ukraine national team? Mykola Mykytyuk scored in the 19th minute and Rostyslav Semenchenko in the 34th minute for Ukraine. Tomas Dragovsky scored for Slovakia in the final minute. ### What is Ukraine's standing in the group after two rounds? The Ukraine national team leads Group 9 with six points, Slovakia is second with three points, and Estonia has not yet scored any points. ### When will Ukraine play its next qualifying matches? Both matches will take place in 2027 at home: February 26 against Estonia and March 2 against Slovakia.