Forward of the Russian national junior football team (players up to 14 years old) Philip Kovalchuk received team number 17 for the final match of the UEFA development tournament with the Belarusians; his father played under him during his hockey career. Ilya Kovalchuk the national team’s press service told .
The Russian team plays the Belarusian team on Sunday for victory at the UEFA development tournament in Minsk. In the first half, the Russians lead 2:1. Previously, the Russian team won victories over their counterparts from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan with a total score of 14: 1.
For the first time, Kovalchuk Jr. was announced for the Russian national team under number 17. In the first meeting he received the 18th number, and in the second – the 11th, since he was included in the lineup of departure. With the Belarusians, Kovalchuk remained on the bench and could appear on the field in the second half.
Source : MatchTV
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