Ukraine U20 kept their FIFA U20 World Cup knockout stage hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Paraguay U20 on October 4, 2025. The Eastern European side showed resilience to come from behind and claim all three points in a physical contest. Paraguay took the lead against the run of play in the 30th minute with a clinical finish on the counter-attack. Ukraine responded immediately after halftime, scoring a scrappy equalizer from a corner. The match winner was a moment of quality, as Ukraine's playmaker delivered a perfect through ball for his striker to round the goalkeeper and slot home in the 70th minute. Paraguay pressed for an equalizer and had a strong penalty appeal turned down in the closing stages. The victory moved Ukraine up the group table into a qualification spot, setting up a dramatic final matchday where several teams could still progress.