U19 National Team: Debut with a 4-0 Loss to Belgium

The U19 National Team began its campaign in the European Youth Championship with a 4-0 defeat to Belgium. The match took place in Tubize.

Goals for Belgium were scored by Kamara (30'), Ghielen (41'), Kimbe (55'), and Van De Fven (70').

Cyprus is participating in Group 1 of the 1st Division. In the other match of the group, Sweden defeated Slovenia 5-1.

Cyprus lineup (Valentinos Koulountis): Andreou, Christofi, Konstantinidis, Perkins, Hatzievangelou (46’ Kittou), Michael (46’ Thoma), Kalogirou (63’ Mavroudis), Solomou, Karamanis, Kontopoulos (46’ Avraam), Petrou (72’ Ioakeim).

Upcoming matches:

• March 28: Slovenia – Cyprus, Belgium – Sweden
• March 31: Cyprus – Sweden, Belgium – Slovenia

The matches are part of the first phase of the 2026-2027 Youth Tournament. The team that finishes in the last place of the group will compete in the B Division in the second phase.