Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia in Group E and get first win at Euro 2024
Ivan Schranz headed Slovakia in front before Mykola Shaparenko's second-half equaliser
Substitute Roman Yaremchuk put Ukraine in front on 80 minutes
Belgium and Romania meet elsewhere in Group E on Saturday
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That's all from us! Have a read of the report from Ukraine's comeback win over Slovakia in Dusseldorf here.
And the football doesn't stop as we've started build-up to Poland's match against Austria in Group D over here.
I'll leave you with the highlights from a brilliant victory for Ukraine. See you soon!
Highlights: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
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Ukraine manager Serhiy Rebrov speaking after the game: "I'm very glad for the players. We did well but with some mistakes. Today we conceded a goal and reacted very good. It's very good emotions for our people in Ukraine who are really missing these emotions."
On what he changed for the second half: "Nothing changed, just some positions in our high pressing.
"Most important today we showed spirit. In tournament football you can win or lose but it's very important how you do this. Today we tried to save the result, we deserved this win and we played with spirit."
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James McFadden
Former Scotland international on BBC One
We asked at half-time how do we think Ukraine could get back in, by doing more of the same but adding that final product and having that belief. I think the performance in the first half allowed that to grow. In the second half they got stronger as the game went on and that's exactly what you want after the disappointment of the Romania game. They would of taken a draw but fantastic to get the three points.
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What it means...
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Clinton Morrison
Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Group E is wide open. That is a better reflection of the Ukraine team in the second half, Serhiy Rebrov will be so proud of his team. If Belgium win tomorrow then all four teams will be on three points going into the final round of games.
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So here's how things stand in Group E after that Ukraine victory.
They move up to second in the group, separated from Romania by goal difference. Slovakia are also tied on points but sit third on goal difference.
And who would've thought we'd see Belgium down there at the bottom of the group. We'll have to wait until Saturday (20:00 BST) to see how they get on against Romania. If Belgium win that one we'll have all four teams tied on three points. Tasty.
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Joe Hart
Former England & Celtic goalkeeper on BBC One
Slovakia got stuck in the in between there is no doubt about that. They will look back and think what a great opportunity if we pressed on. I think Slovakia have got caught trying to plan instead of living in the moment and playing the game. Ukraine first half were up against it. Slovakia had a lot of chances and could have put their foot on the gas and chose not to. Ukraine pulled off a great result today.
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Slovakia took the lead through Ivan Schranz...
Schranz gives Slovakia the lead
But second-half goals from Mykola Shaparenko...
Shaparenko equalises for Ukraine
Then Roman Yaremchuk gave Ukraine the victory. Their first at Euro 2024 and one that puts them back in the challenge for a place in the last 16.
Yaremchuk gives Ukraine the lead
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Ashley Williams
Former Wales defender on BBC One
Ukraine were the better team out of the two and that's exactly what you want to see from a team that played poorly in their first game. The first half they started to grow into it and in the second I they dominated. Rebrov was probably throwing a few tea cups at half-time because they came out and responded brilliantly.
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Scenes of jubilation and emotion from Ukraine's players and fans.
Roman Yaremchuk looks incredibly emotional as he heads towards the sea of yellow and blue to clap the Ukraine supporters.
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Clinton Morrison
Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
It is brilliant for Ukraine, the players, the fans, a fantastic second half performance to come back and get a big win.
The first half Slovakia were the better team but credit to Ukraine, their big players stepped up. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykhailo Mudryk were brilliant down that left hand side. Then the goal from Roman Yaremchuk to win it.
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Joe Hart
Former England & Celtic goalkeeper on BBC One
I think Slovakia will be disappointed. Ukraine had everything to play for and kept pushing. Who knows what's going on in their families and friends back home. It means so much more than just a game of football. It's uniting the country and they should be really proud of what they have done today.
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There it is! What a moment for Ukraine.
From 1-0 down to win 2-1 and maintain their hopes of reaching the last-16. Group E could go anywhere at this point.
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That should do it! The ball is put behind for a goal-kick and the Ukrainian supporters are on their feet...
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Clinton Morrison
Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Ukraine are a different team now since they went ahead. Not keeping the ball, passes going astray, they are panicking a bit.
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One minute to go. I was live texting the Serbia v Slovenia game when they scored that last-gasp equaliser yesterday.
Just saying.
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Clinton Morrison
Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
It was a huge opportunity for Denis Vavro, but it was a complete air shot in the end. He should be doing better with that, even if it fell to his weaker foot in the end.
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Ohh dear!
Great chance for Slovakia to earn a point late on. The corner comes in and it's headed down by a yellow shirt but only as far as Denis Vavro, who swipes at it but gets it all wrong and can't make a connection with the ball.
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Ukraine make a late, late change.
On comes Maksym Talovierov for Mykola Shaparenko.
Highlights: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
Roman Yaremchuk scored a crucial winner for Ukraine as they came from behind to beat Slovakia and keep their Euro 2024 campaign alive.
The Valencia striker had been on the pitch for 13 minutes when he gave his side the lead.
Yaremchuk was alert to Mykola Shaparenko's ball over the top and finished smartly.
A brilliant touch allowed him to delicately nudge the ball past Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka into the bottom left corner from six yards out.
Ivan Schranz scored after 17 minutes to put Slovakia in front, with his second goal in as many games, before Ukraine came back to seal a huge victory.
Shaparenko equalised for Ukraine in the 54th minute, sweeping home from close range following Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross, before Yaremchuk made sure of three priceless points ten minutes from time.
It is the first time Ukraine have come from behind to win a match at the Euros since a 2-1 victory against Sweden in 2012.
Ukraine move level on points with opponents Slovakia and Romania, who play their second group-stage match against Belgium on Saturday.
Serhii Rebrov's side were below par in the first half, despite creating plenty of chances.
The decision to drop Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was vindicated in the opening 10 minutes when replacement Anatolii Trubin made two crucial saves.
He denied Lukas Haraslin's low-angled finish with his legs and then thwarted Schranz from close range.
Trubin was called into action again, saving David Hancko's free-kick which he palmed out for a throw-in.
Hancko took the resulting set-piece and found Haraslin who got in behind the Ukraine defence with ease and swung in a cross which was pounced upon by Schranz.
Mykhailo Mudryk initially struggled to impose himself on the game and had a wild shot when through on goal
He did improve and passed to Artem Dovbyk who performed some clever footwork in the box with his shot at the near post blocked by Peter Pekarik.
However, Ukraine's second-half showing highlighted the fighting spirit in their side as they kept going after Shaparenko's equaliser and were rewarded when Yaremchuk sealed the victory, becoming just the second Ukrainian substitute to score at a major tournament.
There were emotional scenes at full-time with Yaremchuk in tears as the Ukrainian players applauded their fans after a much-needed victory.
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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| 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
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| 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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Manager: Francesco Calzona
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Serhii Rebrov
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Francesco Calzona
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Serhii Rebrov
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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Slovakia have won just two of their eight meetings with Ukraine in all competitions (D3 L3), though one of those was a 4-1 victory in the most recent encounter in November 2018.
Ukraine have won just one of their four competitive meetings with Slovakia (D1 L2), beating them 1-0 in September 2018 in the UEFA Nations League.
Slovakia’s 1-0 win over Belgium on Monday was their fourth victory in 12 matches at major tournaments (D2 L6), winning exactly once at all four editions they have participated in (2010 World Cup, EURO 2016, EURO 2020, EURO 2024) and will be looking to win two games at a single tournament for the first time.
Ukraine suffered a 3-0 defeat to Romania on MD1 of this year’s UEFA European Championship – they have now lost their last two games in the competition by three or more goals (also 4-0 vs England at EURO 2020), having not lost by more than two goals in any of their first 10 games in the competition.
Slovakia have won 10 of their last 14 matches in all competitions (D1 L3) – their previous 10 wins before this came over a period of 38 games.
Ukraine enjoyed 71.3% possession in their 3-0 defeat to Romania, becoming the first team that Opta has on record (1980 onwards) to have more than 70% possession and ship three goals in a UEFA European Championship match.
Slovakia’s starting XI in their 1-0 win over Belgium had an average age of 30 years and 229 days, the oldest by a team in a UEFA EURO match since Italy vs Spain in 2016 (30y 319d). Three players were aged 35 or older (Dubravka, Pekarik, Kucka), the first time a team had named that many players aged 35+ in their UEFA European Championship starting XI since France in 2008 (Coupet, Thuram and Makelele in two matches).
Ukraine have lost two of their last three games (W1), as many as they’d lost in their previous 14 games combined in all competitions (W7 D5). With both defeats coming in June, they could lose three games in a single month for the first time since November 2020 (3).
Mykhailo Mudryk ranked first for Ukraine for touches in the opposition box (7), shots from inside the box (2), successful dribbles (3), duels won (9), crosses attempted (6) and pressures applied to opponents (52) in their 3-0 defeat to Romania on MD1 of this year’s UEFA EURO.
Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz scored his fourth goal in 23 appearances for the national side in netting the winner against Belgium on Monday. The only Slovakian player to score more than once at a major tournament is Robert Vittek at the 2010 World Cup (four goals).
