Ukraine’s national football team secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia in their second group stage match at Euro 2024, reviving their hopes for progressing in the tournament. The match, held at the Düsseldorf Arena, saw Slovakia take the lead in the 17th minute with a goal by Ivan Schranz. However, Ukraine’s resilience shone through as Mykola Shaparenko found the back of the net in the 54th minute, bringing the score level. The Ukrainian team’s determination was further rewarded in the 80th minute when Roman Yaremchuk scored, clinching the win and earning Ukraine three vital points in the group standings.The win places Ukraine in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages, with their final group match against Belgium slated for June 26. Despite the pressure of the ongoing conflict back home, Ukraine’s national team, led by coach Sergiy Rebrov, has demonstrated remarkable spirit and tenacity on the European stage. The team’s comeback against Slovakia has not only provided a significant boost to their Euro 2024 campaign but has also lifted the spirits of Ukrainians worldwide.
Key points
- Ukraine defeated Slovakia 2-1 in a pivotal Euro 2024 group stage match.
- Goals from Mykola Shaparenko and Roman Yaremchuk turned the game around for Ukraine after an early setback.
- The victory gives Ukraine a strong chance of advancing to the knockout stages of Euro 2024, with their next match against Belgium.
