The matches of the fifth round of the group stage of the 2024/25 Nations League took place in Group 1 of Division B. Ukraine tied with Georgia 1:1 on the road, and the Czech Republic and Albania recorded a “dry” world.
After five rounds, Ukraine ranks fourth in the standings.
Before the last round, three finishing positions are available for Sergei Rebrov’s team – second, third and fourth. Only the chances of first place in the group (and automatic promotion to Division A) were lost.
Options for ending the fight in the group for Ukraine (from worst to best)
1. Not a victory for Ukraine over Albania (regardless of the result of the Czech Republic – Georgia match) – relegation to League C.
2. Ukraine’s victory over Albania with the defeat of the Czech Republic in a parallel match with Georgia – play-off B/C (the right to remain in Division B – two matches with one of the second places in the groups of Division C).
3. Ukraine’s victory over Albania without losing to the Czech Republic in a parallel match with Georgia – play-off A/B (the right to promotion to Division A – two matches with one of the third places in the groups of Division A).
The matches will take place on November 19 at 21:45.
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