Diplomats of Poland and Ukraine play Euro-2012 in Minsk

The match was aimed to coincide with the beginning of the European Championship which will take place this year in two countries - Poland and Ukraine. The Ambassadors headed their teams. From Ukraine's side - Victor Tykhonov, from Poland's side - Leszek Szerepka. However, the Ukrainian diplomat did not take a risk to come out to the field. He said in a conversation with Euroradio that the reason for that was his age (he is 62). As for 40-year-old Szerepka, he played as a real forward. He did not score but he created enough dangerous moments and even got a minor injury.

The game ended with a diplomatic score - 1:1. The guard of the Polish Embassy scored in the first half, and the Ukrainians equalized in the second half.

Leszek Szerepka attacks.

The Ukrainian team played in "Shakhtar" jerseys. They were presented to the Embassy by oligarch Rinat Akhmetov personally.

Ambassador of Ukraine is watching the game.

Leszek Szerepka slightly injured his arm.

Ukrainian supporters.

And Polish ones.

After the game, Szerepka took a short rest talking to his Ukrainian colleagues.

The Poles celebrate the goal.

Ukrainian fans organized a small concert during the break.

After the game Victor Tykhonov presented a bottle of vodka in the shape of a football to Leszek Szerepka.

A photo for rememberance.