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Ukraine lost 1-0 to Northern Ireland in the fifth round of Group 2 of League B in the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League. Devlin scored the only goal in the 68th minute. The result ended Ukraine’s hopes of promotion to League A before the final round.
Ukraine head coach Andrea MaldEra said the match was evenly balanced and decided by one moment. He said the team failed to take advantage of an opportunity created for Danilo Sikan late in the game. The coach said the defeat was not due to tactical problems, but to a lack of good decisions in the final passes and attacking third.
MaldEra noted that Northern Ireland played with a deep defensive line, making it difficult to create many scoring chances against such an opponent. He said his team had lost three matches and would aim to give their all and win in the final game for the fans. Champion-Ukraine reported his comments.
Northern Ireland moved to the top of Group 2 with 11 points, one ahead of Hungary. The teams will meet in the final round. Ukraine, on four points, remains third and will face Georgia in the sixth round. Both matches will be played on November 17.
