The youth team of Ukraine (U-21) lost to their peers from Italy in a friendly match. The meeting in Reggio di Calabria ended with the score 3:1. The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to Lovato's efforts.. In the second half, the Blue-and-Yellows managed to level the score - Kashchuk scored in the 68th minute. However, the victory still remained with the Italians.. Lorenzo Colombo scored twice in the 71st and 82nd minutes. It should be noted that in the match against Italy, the Ukrainian “youth team” was led by Ruslan Rotan, who just yesterday at the head of the main national team opposed England at Wembley in the opening match of the selection for Euro 2024. For the youth team of Ukraine it was the second friendly match in March. Previously, the " Recall that from June 21 to July 8, the Ukrainian national team U-21 will perform in the final part of the European Championship-2023. The rivals of the "