The national team of Ukraine surprised with a victory over Slovakia

The National team of Ukraine won an important victory over Slovakia with a score of 2:1 in the second round of the group stage of the European Football Championship, which is held on the fields of Germany. This triumph helped Serhii Rebrov's team to keep their chances of reaching the playoffs.

Start of the match and the first missed ball

The game did not start the way the Ukrainian fans had hoped. Already in the 17th minute, the Slovaks opened the scoring. The Ukrainian national team looked confused, but kept its fighting spirit.

"We knew we couldn't give up. At halftime, I told the boys that we should fight until the end," head coach Serhiy Rebrov shared his thoughts.

Second half: transformation and victory

After the break, the Ukrainian team entered the field with renewed strength. In the 56th minute, Andriy Yarmolenko equalized, scoring a great goal after a pass from Oleksandr Zinchenko. This moment became a turning point in the game.

In the 78th minute, Artem Dovbyk scored the winning goal, which provided the Ukrainian national team with three points. Goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin, who was selected by Rebrov, also played a key role, making several important saves in the second half.

Chances of reaching the playoffs

Thanks to this victory, Ukraine keeps its chances of reaching the playoffs. To do this, they need to finish at least third in the group, where they previously lost to Romania with a score of 0:3.

Decisive match against Belgium

The fate of the Ukrainian national team will be decided on Wednesday, June 26, when they will play a decisive match against Belgium in Stuttgart. The Belgians also suffered a 0-1 defeat against Slovakia in the first round, so both teams will be fighting for survival in the tournament. The starting whistle will sound at 19:00 Kyiv time.

"The game against Belgium will be difficult, but we are ready for the challenge," said Rebrov.

Historical context and significance of the match

It is interesting that the national teams of Ukraine and Belgium have never met each other even in friendly matches. This adds even more intrigue to the upcoming confrontation. It is important for the Ukrainians not to lose, as a defeat will significantly reduce the chances of reaching the playoffs.

Summary and forecast for the future

The victory over Slovakia was an important step for the Ukrainian national team. She showed that the team can fight and win even in difficult situations. The match against Belgium will be a real test, but if the Ukrainians can show the same will to win as they did in the second half against Slovakia, their chances of reaching the playoffs remain high.

Editor: Vitalina Patskan