The Ukrainian national football team played a friendly match against Bulgaria in Odessa. The match ended in a draw 1:1. 

This match was a dress rehearsal before the most important match of the year for the team - before the away game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Throughout the match Ukraine had an overwhelming advantage over the opponent, created a huge number of dangerous chances, but the ball did not go in the goal. Plus, ten minutes before the break our guys conceded a goal.

The Ukrainians managed to level the score only ten minutes before the final whistle thanks to a superb strike by Taras Stepanenko from outside the penalty box.