Coming from behind to defeat Slovakia, Ukraine hopes to advance to Euro 2024

(Dan Tri) - Dramatically defeating Slovakia 2-1 at Dusseldorf Arena (Germany) on the evening of June 21, Ukraine got its first 3 points and continued to nurture hopes of advancing in Group E of Euro 2024.

Ukraine started with a tense mentality and they let Slovakia put all their pressure on the field. In a situation where Ukraine's defense lost focus, Ivan Schranz headed strongly into the penalty area to open the scoring for Slovakia in the 19th minute. The first half ended with Ukraine deadlocked, but the second half saw Slovakia's players lose strength. In a quick attack, Oleksandr Zinchenko crossed from the left wing for Mykola Shaparenko to finish in the penalty area, equalizing 1-1 for Ukraine in the 54th minute. In the excitement, Ukraine pressed the field and Roman Yaremchuk finished delicately to seal a 2-1 victory for Ukraine. Slovakia's efforts were not enough to help them earn a draw at the Dusseldorf Arena on the evening of June 21. After two matches in Group E of Euro 2024, both Ukraine and Slovakia have 3 points, continuing to nurture the hope of being present in the round of 16. In the final match, Slovakia will face Romania while Ukraine will face Belgium.

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The match ended with an impressive 2-1 victory for Ukraine over Slovakia.

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Ukraine defended firmly at the end of the match

Ukraine held back in defence and played with full concentration to preserve the score. Slovakia used many crosses but were ineffective.

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Slovakia's efforts to push forward were in vain.

Having lost the match, Slovakia pushed up their formation to attack in search of an equalizer. However, the exhaustion of many key players caused Slovakia's attacks to lack precision.

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IN: Roman Yaremchuk makes it 2-1 for Ukraine

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 9-crop.jpeg — The joy of Roman Yaremchuk and his teammates (Photo: UEFA).

Ukraine attacked quickly on the right wing and from a pass from a teammate, Roman Yaremchuk controlled the ball skillfully in the penalty area and then chipped the ball past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, raising the score to 2-1 for Ukraine. Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 9-crop.jpeg

Roman Yaremchuk's goal (Photo: UEFA).

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The ball hit the goal post of Slovakia

Ukraine had a quick attack, Roman Yaremchuk dribbled from midfield and passed the ball to Mykhailo Mudryk to finish, unfortunately the ball hit the post of Ukraine's goal.

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 9.33.56 PM.png — The match is getting exciting in the last 20 minutes (Photo: UEFA).

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Slovakian players show signs of fatigue

Under pressure from Ukraine, Slovakia is trying to defend to preserve the draw. Many Slovakian players are also showing signs of fatigue.

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Ukraine is playing with confidence.

After the equalizer, Ukraine showed confidence, they completely controlled the game, forcing Slovakia to retreat to defense.

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IN: Mykola Shaparenko equalizes for Ukraine

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 9.16.41 PM.png — Mykola Shaparenko's joy after scoring the equalizer (Photo: UEFA).

The Slovakian player lost the ball in midfield and Artem Dovbyk and Mykhailo Mudryk coordinated well before passing the ball to Oleksandr Zinchenko to cross from the left wing for Mykola Shaparenko to finish in the penalty area, equalizing 1-1 for Ukraine.

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Ukraine missed a delicious opportunity

Mykhailo Mudryk tried to dribble the ball on the left wing and crossed for Artem Dovbyk to head, but unfortunately the ball missed the Slovakian goal.

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Slovakia started better in the second half

Slovakia still controlled the game better even though they were leading, while Ukraine was showing signs of psychological tension.

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 9.07.37 PM.png — Slovakia is still sharper in attacks (Photo: UEFA).

The first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of Slovakia.

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Goalkeeper Trubin saves Ukraine again

Slovakia attacked the ball at pace down the left flank and Lukáš Haraslin turned to finish, but goalkeeper Trubin saved for Ukraine. Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8-crop.jpeg

The final minutes of the first half were full of excitement (Photo: UEFA).

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Zinchenko missed a free kick.

Ukraine was awarded a free kick on the left wing, Zinchenko took a shot but the ball was not difficult enough to beat goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka.

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Positive signs in Ukraine's gameplay

Ukraine continued to attack on the left flank thanks to the mobility of Oleksandr Zinchenko, but the final touches were still ineffective.

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8.42.02 PM.png — Ukraine tried to attack to find the equalizer (Photo: UEFA).

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The ball hits the Slovakia goal post.

Ukraine organized a quick counter-attack and after a chaotic situation in the penalty area, Oleksandr Tymchyk finished from the right corner but the ball hit the Slovakian goal post.

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Artem Dovbyk's failed attempt

Ukraine had their first dangerous chance when Artem Dovbyk dribbled into the box and shot, but goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka saved it. In the next situation, Andriy Yarmolenko missed a shot in the Slovakian penalty area.

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Slovakia still completely controlled the game.

Slovakia played calmly and they completely controlled the game, while Ukraine was stuck in attacking situations.

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Ukrainian striker's unlucky shot

Ukraine attacked through the middle and Mykhailo Mudryk dribbled and shot from outside the box, but the ball was too inaccurate.

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8.25.46 PM.png — Disappointment of Ukrainian players (Photo: UEFA).

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IN: Ivan Schranz heads Ukraine in front

From a throw-in from his teammate on the left wing, Ivan Schranz jumped high and headed the ball into the penalty area, giving the Ukrainian goalkeeper no chance, opening the score 1-0 for Slovakia. Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8.28.56 PM.png

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The joy of Slovakian players (Photo: UEFA).

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Slovakia was awarded a dangerous free kick.

Stanislav Lobotka was fouled by Vladimir Brazhko outside the box and Slovakia were awarded a dangerous free-kick. Dávid Hancko got a technical shot but Anatoliy Trubin saved for Ukraine. Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8-crop.jpeg

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin continuously saves for Ukraine (Photo: UEFA).

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Ukrainian goalkeeper plays excellently

Ivan Schranz had a chance to shoot from close range but goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin saved for Ukraine. In Slovakia's next attack, Duda shot from outside the box and the ball went wide of the post.

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Ondrej Duda's technical ball handling

Ondrej Duda dribbled past two Ukrainian defenders and shot in the box, but goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin saved for Ukraine.

Screen Shot 2024-06-21 at 8.12.55 PM.png — Slovakia appeared sharper in their attacks (Photo: UEFA).

Ukraine regains the game

After the first few minutes of playing to get into the rhythm of the match, Ukraine tried to push up their formation. Andriy Yarmolenko made a breakthrough in the penalty area but could not get past the Slovakian defender.