- Ukraine gets its first points in the European Championship after beating Slovakia 2-1.
- Slovakia took the lead in the 19th minute through Ivan Schranz, and now qualifies for the round of 16.
- The Ukrainians responded after the break with two goals and tied with their rival in terms of points.
The decisive scene in Düsseldorf happened in the 80th minute: Mykola Shabarenko played a high pass deep. Roman Garemchuk executed this sensationally and put the ball over the goal line past Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to score a 2-1 winner.
There was a fantastic celebration from Ukraine, as nothing worked for a game and a half. After a 3-0 defeat to Romania, they also fell behind early to Slovakia.
Schranz scores again
In the tenth minute, the Slovaks came after them In a shock 1-0 win over Belgium with the same starting XI, they had their first dangerous double chance. Lukas Haraslin and Ivan Schranz both failed due to the strong reaction of Anatoly Trubin, who was called up to the starting lineup in place of Real goalkeeper Andrey Lunin.
After 9 minutes, Schranz was doing better. After another save from Trobin's shot, the 30-year-old, who had already scored the only goal against Belgium, took advantage of uncertainty in the Ukrainian defence. Headed in a cross from Haraslin. Tropin was still there, but the Benfica goalkeeper was no longer able to prevent the goal.
Ukraine turns with its back to the wall
However, towards the end of the first half, the Ukrainians found their way into the game better and pushed for an equaliser. The most dangerous thing came when Dubravka was able to direct a low shot from Oleksandr Timchik to the post with his fingertips.
After the break, the Ukrainians rewarded themselves for their improved performance. Arsenal full-back Alexander Zinchenko passed the ball to Shaparenko inside the penalty area in the 54th minute with a cross pass, and he shot the ball safely into the left corner. This was the first goal for the Ukrainians in the tournament and the first goal conceded by the Slovaks.
As a result, things calmed down a bit. It wasn't until 20 minutes later that Serhij Rebrow's side had their next good chance. Chelsea star Mykhailo Modric failed to hit the post from a tight angle. Shortly thereafter the game-winning attack finally occurred.
And this is how it continues
While the Belgians could also pick up 3 points if they beat Romania on Saturday and thus ensure the four teams are tied on points, today's opponents will continue next Wednesday. In the final round of Group E, Ukraine will face the Belgian Star Group and Slovakia will face Romania.
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