News.ssport.net (Sep 11, 2003) - Ukraine are to face Macedonia in a friendly on 12 October in the first international to be held at the Odessa stadium, Chornomorets in ten years.

The Football Federation of Ukraine (FFU) have confirmed the fixture along with an Under-21 friendly the previous day. Both teams have completed their UEFA EURO 2004 fixtures and cannot make the finals. Ukraine's hopes ended with a 2-1 loss in Spain on Wednesday, and Macedonia ended up with a 1-1 draw playing away to Slovakia.

Israel were the last visitors to the Odessa stadium for an international, drawing 1-1.