The Slovakia vs Ukraine match witnessed an emotional comeback from the Eastern European team. The 3 points from this match help Ukraine open up the opportunity to enter the 1/8 round of EURO 2024.

Slovakia vs Ukraine goal

Slovakia: Schranz (18′)Ukraine: Shaparenko (54′), Yaremchuk (80′)

After losing 0-3 to Romania in the opening match, Ukraine was determined to get 3 points against Slovakia to maintain hope of moving on. Coach Serhiy Rebrov made 4 changes to the starting lineup and these changes were effective.

Ukraine played much calmer and more confidently than in the loss to Romania. However, their attack plans have not improved much.

Meanwhile, Slovakia kept the same lineup as in the win over Belgium and also maintained their excitement. They had quite a few dangerous attacking situations towards Ukraine’s goal and finally opened the score in the 18th minute thanks to Schranz with a high header in the penalty area.

Schranz opened the score in the Slovakia vs Ukraine match in the 18th minute

Being behind, Ukraine had no choice but to attack strongly. They created many opportunities but could not find a goal in the first half.

Entering the second half, Ukraine continued to maintain a fierce attack and they were rewarded. In the 54th minute, Zinchenko crossed inside to let Shaparenko tap the ball from close range to equalize 1-1 for Ukraine.

In the 80th minute, Yaremchuk escaped to receive the ball in the penalty area from a long pass from his teammate before delicately defeating Dubravka to increase the score to 2-1 for Ukraine.

Yaremchuk completed Ukraine’s comeback against Slovakia

During the remainder of the match, both Slovakia and Ukraine had opportunities but neither side was able to score more goals. The match ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of Ukraine.

Ukraine got its first win and opened up the opportunity to win tickets to the 1/8 round. They temporarily ranked 2nd in Group E, equal on points with Romania and Slovakia.

Slovakia vs Ukraine match lineup

Slovakia: Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko (Obert 67′); Lobotka, Kukca, Duda (Benes 60′); Schranz (Sauer 86′), Bozenik (Strelec 60′), Haraslin (Suslov 67′)Ukraine: Trubin, Tymchyk, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Zinchenko; Shaparenko (Talovierov 90’+1), Brazhko (Sydorchuk 85′); Yarmolenko (Zubkov 67′), Sudakov, Mudryk (Malinovskyi 85′); Dovbyk (Yaremchuk 67′)