Match report
Ukraine Defeats Azerbaijan 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Ukraine
2–1
FT
Azerbaijan
Oct 13, 2025
Ukraine secured a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, thanks to goals from Oleksii Hutsuliak and R. Malinovskyi. Despite an own goal by V. Mykolenko, Ukraine maintained their lead for the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Ukraine 2 - Azerbaijan 1
- • Goal scorers for Ukraine: Oleksii Hutsuliak (30'), R. Malinovskyi (64')
- • Own goal for Azerbaijan: V. Mykolenko (45')
- • Yellow cards: Şahrudin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan), B. Mykhailichenko (Ukraine), A. Bondarenko (Ukraine)
- • Substitutions: Multiple players substituted in both teams, notable ones include R. Malinovskyi, Oleksii Hutsuliak (Ukraine)
Lineups
Ukraine
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Trubin (G)
- 2 Y. Konoplya (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
- 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
- 9 O. Gutsulyak (M)
- 8 R. Malinovskyi (M)
- 15 O. Ocheretko (M)
- 19 N. Voloshyn (M)
- 11 A. Dovbyk (F)
Substitutes
- 1 G. Bushchan
- 23 D. Riznyk
- 3 B. Mykhaylichenko
- 4 O. Svatok
- 5 V. Bondar
- 6 V. Brazhko
- 7 V. Vanat
- 10 M. Shaparenko
- 14 O. Nazarenko
- 17 A. Bondarenko
- 20 V. Veleten
- 21 I. Kaliuzhnyi
Azerbaijan
Starting XI
- 1 S. Mahammadaliyev (G)
- 13 A. Huseynov (D)
- 14 E. Badalov (D)
- 4 B. Mustafazada (D)
- 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
- 3 E. Cafarquliyev (D)
- 17 T. Bayramov (M)
- 8 E. Mahmudov
- 15 A. Khaybulaev (M)
- 7 A. Nuriyev (M)
- 19 N. Akhundzade (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Bayramov
- 23 R. Cafarov
- 2 F. Haciyev
- 6 M. Khachayev
- 10 M. Emreli
- 11 R. Ahmadzada
- 16 R. Dashdamirov
- 18 C. Huseynov
- 20 S. Abdullazada
- 21 Q. Aliyev
- 22 M. Qurbanly
Timeline
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30' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalOleksii Hutsuliak · Assist: R. Malinovskyi
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45'+1 Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardŞahrudin Mahammadaliyev
Argument
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45' Azerbaijan Goal · Own GoalV. Mykolenko
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46' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Konoplia · On: B. Mykhailichenko
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50' Ukraine Card · Yellow CardB. Mykhailichenko
Foul
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61' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Nuriyev · On: M. Qurbanly
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64' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalR. Malinovskyi · Assist: Oleksii Hutsuliak
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71' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: M. Shaparenko
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71' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: Oleg Ocheretko · On: A. Bondarenko
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84' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: Valeriy Bondar
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84' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Bayramov · On: R. Əhmədzadə
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85' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5Off: Oleksii Hutsuliak · On: Ivan Kalyuzhnyi
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85' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: Nariman Akhundzade · On: M. Emreli
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85' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Huseynov · On: Q. Alıyev
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90'+1 Ukraine Var · Goal cancelledN. Voloshyn
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90'+2 Ukraine Card · Yellow CardA. Bondarenko
Foul
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90'+2 Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: M. Khachayev
Match Stats
| Stat | Ukraine | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 519 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | 2.34 | 0.40 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 5 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 324 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Oleksii Hutsuliak's early goal at 30' set the tone for Ukraine
- ▸ The own goal by V. Mykolenko at 45' provided a brief moment of hope for Azerbaijan, but R. Malinovskyi sealed the victory with another goal at 64'