Kovliar previews Ukraine v Greece qualifier on August 28

Kovliar previews Ukraine v Greece qualifier on August 28 AI

Ukraine starting guard Oleksandr Kovliar told reporters he expects an aggressive Greece as the teams meet Friday, August 28 at 19:00 in a World Cup 2027 qualifying match. Kovliar said he will give his maximum and aims to help Ukraine reach the World Cup. Kyiv fans following the national team should note this qualifier’s date and Kovliar’s comment that the squad is young but aiming for only their second World Cup.

Oleksandr Kovliar, a starter for Ukraine, spoke publicly about the national team’s upcoming World Cup 2027 qualifier against Greece, saying he expects a very aggressive opponent and promising to give his maximum on the court. Champion cites Suspilne Sport for Kovliar’s comments.

Kovliar emphasised that both sides need the win and that Ukraine must match Greece’s physicality. He reiterated the team’s main goal: qualifying for the World Cup. If successful, Kovliar noted, it would be only the second World Cup appearance in Ukraine’s history. Ukraine entered the second stage with a 4–2 record; Greece advanced with a 3–3 record.

The match is scheduled for Friday, 28 August, kickoff 19:00. Ukraine’s next qualifier after that is away to Montenegro on 31 August.

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