Viktor Mykita: "Football during war has become a form of rehabilitation for defenders and a foundation for community development."
Danyil Abakshyn: "It's simply incredible! So happy to be here right now"
Ukraine futsal player Danyil Abakshyn reflects on the 9:4 victory over Venezuela in the Futsal World Cup 2024 quarterfinals in Uzbekistan.
With a win over the South American team, the Blue and Yellows have reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1996. Ukraine will face Brazil in the semifinal, which will take place on October 2 in Tashkent.
Danyil Abakshyn, who scored a hat-trick against Venezuela, shared his thoughts with the press service of the Futsal Association of Ukraine.
— Ukraine is now one of the top four teams in the world. How does it feel to be part of a team that is rewriting history before our eyes?
— These emotions are simply incredible! I’m so happy to be here right now. A huge thanks to all the guys, the entire coaching staff, and all our fans. I can’t even describe these emotions — it’s just the best! We’re in the top four!
— What does it feel like to score a hat-trick in a World Cup quarterfinal?
— Finally, the breakthrough! It's all thanks to the team. So many assists, and I still missed a few chances. It’s unbelievable!
FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Final Tournament. Group C
September 15, 2024
Afghanistan — Angola — 6:4
Argentina — Ukraine — 7:1
September 18, 2024
Angola - Ukraine - 2:7
Argentina - Afghanistan - 2:1
September 21, 2024
Ukraine - Afghanistan - 4:1
Angola - Argentina - 5:9
Standings
|
|
Team |
M |
W |
D |
L |
GD |
P |
|
1 |
Argentina |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
18—7 |
9 |
|
2 |
Ukraine |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
12—10 |
6 |
|
3 |
Afghanistan |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
8—10 |
3 |
|
4 |
Angola |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
11—22 |
0 |
Round of 16
September 24, 2024
37. Brazil — Costa Rica — 5:0
38. Netherlands — Ukraine — 1:3
September 25, 2024
39. Spain — Venezuela - 1:2
40. Paraguay — Afghanistan - 3:1, e.t.
September 26, 2024
41. Iran — Morocco - 3:4
42. Portugal — Kazakhstan 1:2
September 27, 2024
43. Thailand — France - 2:5
44. Argentina — Croatia 2:0
Quarterfinals
September 29, 2024
45. Brazil — Morocco - 3:1
46. Ukraine — Venezuela - 9:4
30.09.2024
47. France — Paraguay (15:30, Bukhara)
48. Kazakhstan — Argentina (18:00, Tashkent)
Semifinals
02.10.2024
49. Ukraine — Brazil (18:00, Tashkent)
03.10.2024
50. Winner of Match 48 — Winner of Match 47 (18:00, Tashkent)
Third-Place Match
06.10.2024
Loser of Match 49 — Loser of Match 50 (15:30, Tashkent)
Final
06.10.2024
Winner of Match 49 — Winner of Match 50 (18:00, Tashkent)
Kick-off times are in Kyiv time.
