Ukraine U21, Albania U21 draw after late equalizer Monday

KYIV (Interstat) — Ukraine U21 and Albania U21 played to a 2-2 draw Monday in a match that swung twice, with Albania scoring first through Kevin Dodaj in the 18th minute and Ukraine responding after halftime. Anton Glushchenko leveled in the 55th minute, and Kyrylo Dihtiar put Ukraine U21 ahead one minute later. Ukraine U21 played the final stretch with 10 men after D. Vashchenko was sent off in the 69th minute. Erald Maksuti equalized late for Albania U21 in the 90th minute. Albania U21 and Ukraine U21 each moved to 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in the competition. Albania U21 is also 0-0-1 across all competitions, while Ukraine U21 is 1-0-1 overall. Ukraine U21 previously beat Croatia U21 this season. The result leaves both teams still unbeaten in the competition. Glushchenko and Dihtiar each recorded a goal while playing the full 90 minutes, as did Dodaj and Maksuti.