EURO 2024: Successful comeback, Ukraine continues to nurture hope

The Ukrainian team had a dramatic comeback to win 2-1 against Slovakia in the second match of Group E EURO 2024.

Ukraine's striker Roman Yaremchuk (right) dribbles the ball during the match. (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

On the evening of June 21, the Ukrainian team had a dramatic comeback to win 2-1 against Slovakia in the second match of Group E EURO 2024.

Before entering the match, Slovakia was in high spirits after a 1-0 victory over Belgium in the opening match and the door to the next round became wide open if they achieved a favorable result in the confrontation with Ukraine.

On the other side of the front line, Ukraine, although rated higher, suffered a humiliating defeat against Romania in the opening match, so they were forced to defeat Slovakia to keep their hopes of advancing.

For that reason, the Ukrainian team started with a tense mentality and let Slovakia dominate the field.

In a situation where Ukraine's defense lost focus, Ivan Schranz headed powerfully into the penalty area to open the scoring for Slovakia in the 19th minute.

The first half ended with Ukraine deadlocked, but in the second half the team completely transformed, while Slovakia's players showed signs of fatigue.

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 high spirits, 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 hope to be present in the round of 16. In the final match, Slovakia will face Romania while Ukraine will face Belgium./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/euro-2024-loi-nguoc-dong-thanh-cong-ukraine-tiep-tuc-nuoi-hy-vong-post960464.vnp