Spain loses in Ukraine

Spanien conceded their first defeat in the fourth game of the Nations League. Coach Luis Enrique’s team lost 0: 1 (0: 0) in Ukraine despite their great superiority and numerous chances and in group four they are only one point ahead of Germany, which played 3: 3 against Switzerland. Viktor Zygankow (76th) scored out of nowhere for the corona weakened Ukraine, which like the DFB-Elf now has six points on the account.

Spain was clearly superior from the start and had numerous good opportunities. But Rodrigo Moreno (12th), young star Ansu Fati (15th), Sergio Ramos (21st), Sergio Canales (34th) or Rodrigo Hernandez (64th) failed either because of Ukrainian goalkeeper Georgij Buschtschan, who was in a much better mood this time than last against Germany, or aimed past the gate.

Zygankow was then much more efficient for the Ukrainians, who had to do without some regular players like against the DFB-Elf (1: 2), and punished Spain for the usury. The “Furia Roja” had won the first leg 4-0.

Spain will welcome Germany to the group final on November 17th, three days before the game in Switzerland is due.

Montenegro lost their fourth possible win in their fourth game in Division C against Luxembourg. After Igor Ivanovic’s opening goal (34th), Edvin Muratovic (42nd) and Daniel Sinani (86th) turned the game in Podgorica in favor of Luxembourg.

The Faroe Islands remain unbeaten in Division D. Thanks to Klaemint Olsen’s two goals (19 and 33) in the 2-0 win against Andorra, the team in Group 1 is now five points ahead of Malta. The Maltese previously celebrated a surprising last-minute victory at 1-0 (0-0) in Latvia, central defender Steve Borg headed Malta’s first ever victory in the Nations League in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Azerbaijan and Cyprus also drew 0-0, as did Liechtenstein and San Marino.