Ukraine secured a 1–0 victory over Albania in an International Friendly on 31 March, with the hosts edging a closely contested encounter. Playing in a 4–3–3 formation, Ukraine created limited but clinical opportunities, generating 0.52 expected goals and converting one of their chances to break the deadlock. Albania, deployed in a 4–1–3–2 setup, offered stiff resistance throughout and restricted Ukraine's attacking threat, though their own offensive output remained minimal. The absence of named goalscorers in the data reflects the match's understated nature, yet Ukraine's efficiency proved decisive in a low-key friendly fixture. Juan Martinez Munuera oversaw proceedings without notable controversy. This result offered Ukraine a morale-boosting win ahead of competitive fixtures.