Ukraine's men's hockey team secured a 4-1 victory over Romania on 7 November, in Lithuania, marking the squad's first win in the European Nations Cup, according to reports.
The team coached by Khrystych rallied from their opening tournament loss to dominate the Romanian side. Zakharov, Peresunko, and Borodai found the back of the net for Ukraine, with Peresunko scoring twice.
The win comes after Ukraine fell 1-2 to Lithuania in their tournament opener. The team now has three points from two matches in the competition.
The European Nations Cup is being held for the first time this season. The tournament takes place during traditional international breaks in November, December, and February, with 18 national teams competing in groups across the continent.
The participating countries include Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, Poland, France, Slovenia, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Spain, Romania, and Ukraine.
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