Andriy Bal facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andriy Mykhailovych Bal | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Rozdil, Ukrainian SSR | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 2014 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Kiev, Ukraine | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1971-1975 | Sports boarding school (Lviv) | ||
| 1975-1977 | Karpaty (reserve) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1977–1980 | Karpaty Lviv | 134 | (12) |
| 1981–1990 | Dynamo Kyiv | 240 | (11) |
| 1991 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 28 | (4) |
| 1991–1993 | Bnei Yehuda | 62 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 1981–1989 | USSR | 20 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1993–1998 | Maccabi Haifa (assistant) | ||
| 1998–1999 | Maccabi Herzliya | ||
| 1999–2000 | Hakoah Ramat Gan | ||
| 2000–2001 | Dynamo Kyiv (assistant) | ||
| 2001–2003 | Vorskla Poltava | ||
| 2003–2007 | Ukraine (assistant) | ||
| 2007–2009 | FC Moscow (assistant) | ||
| 2009–2010 | Chornomorets Odesa | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ukraine (assistant) | ||
| 2012 | Ukraine (caretaker) | ||
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Andriy Mykhailovych Bal was a famous football player and coach. He was from both the Soviet era and Ukraine. Andriy was born on January 16, 1958, and passed away on August 9, 2014.
He played as a midfielder. A midfielder is a player who helps both in defense and attack. Andriy Bal was known for his strong play in the middle of the field.
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Andriy Bal's Football Journey
Andriy Bal had a long and successful career in football. He played for several top clubs. He also represented his country on the international stage.
Early Days and Youth Football
Andriy Bal started playing football at a young age. From 1971 to 1975, he attended a sports boarding school in Lviv. This helped him develop his skills. Later, from 1975 to 1977, he played for the reserve team of Karpaty. This was a step towards his professional career.
Playing for Clubs
Andriy Bal played for four main clubs during his career. Each club helped him grow as a player.
Karpaty Lviv (1977–1980)
Andriy began his professional journey with Karpaty Lviv. He played 134 games for them. During his time there, he scored 12 goals. This period helped him become a well-known player.
Dynamo Kyiv (1981–1990)
His longest and most successful club spell was with Dynamo Kyiv. He played 240 matches for this team. He scored 11 goals during his time there. Dynamo Kyiv was one of the strongest teams in the Soviet Union.
Playing in Israel (1991–1993)
After his time in the Soviet Union, Andriy moved to Israel. He played for two clubs there.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv (1991): He played 28 games and scored 4 goals.
- Bnei Yehuda (1991–1993): He played 62 matches and scored 3 goals.
International Career for USSR
Andriy Bal also played for the USSR national football team. He represented his country 20 times between 1981 and 1989. He scored one very famous goal for the team.
Famous Goal Against Brazil
His most memorable goal was against Brazil. This happened at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He scored from about 20 meters away. It was a powerful strike that surprised many. He also played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Andriy Bal as a Coach
After retiring as a player, Andriy Bal became a football coach. He worked with many teams.
Assistant Coach Roles
He started his coaching career as an assistant.
- Maccabi Haifa (1993–1998)
- Dynamo Kyiv (2000–2001)
- Ukraine (2003–2007 and 2011–2012)
- FC Moscow (2007–2009)
Head Coach Roles
Andriy Bal also took on roles as a head coach for some clubs.
- Maccabi Herzliya (1998–1999)
- Hakoah Ramat Gan (1999–2000)
- Vorskla Poltava (2001–2003)
- Chornomorets Odesa (2009–2010)
In 2012, he even served as a caretaker manager for the Ukraine national team. This means he took charge temporarily.
His Passing
Andriy Bal passed away on August 9, 2014. He died during a football match for veteran players. His death was caused by a blood clot. He is remembered as a great player and coach.
See also
In Spanish: Andriy Bal para niños
