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Ukraine wins match against Slovakia at Euro 2024

The Ukrainians made a comeback during the match.

Ukraine wins match against Slovakia at Euro 2024
Mykola Shaparenko scores the first goal of the Ukrainian national team at Euro 2024.
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The Ukrainian national team defeated Slovakia 2-1 in the second round of Group E at Euro 2024, UEFA reports.

In the 17th minute, Ivan Schrantz was the first to respond to Haraslin's cross and headed into the left corner of Trubin's goal - 0:1. The Blue and Yellows had a chance to equalise in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the post after Tymchyk's shot.

Artem Dovbyk (centre) shoots at the goal of Slovakia's goalkeeper Dubravka
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Artem Dovbyk (centre) shoots at the goal of Slovakia's goalkeeper Dubravka
Mykola Shaparenko equalises in the match Slovakia - Ukraine at Euro 2024
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Mykola Shaparenko equalises in the match Slovakia - Ukraine at Euro 2024
In the second half, Brazhko scratched the ball out in the centre, passing forward. During the counterattack, Zinchenko connected on the left, received a pass and rolled parallel to the goal into the penalty area, and Shaparenko was the first to react, scoring in the left corner of the goal. In the 72nd minute, Yaremchuk ran into the attack and passed to Mudryk - Mykhaylo shot into the goalkeeper's corner and hit the post. In the 80th minute, Yaremchuk received a long pass from Shaparenko and scored a low shot into the Slovakian goal - 2:1.
Andriy Yarmolenko (right) fights for the ball against Milan Škrinjar in the Slovakia vs Ukraine match at Euro 2024
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Andriy Yarmolenko (right) fights for the ball against Milan Škrinjar in the Slovakia vs Ukraine match at Euro 2024
Roman Yaremchuk (right) scores the winning goal against Dubravka in the Euro 2024 match between Slovakia and Ukraine
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Roman Yaremchuk (right) scores the winning goal against Dubravka in the Euro 2024 match between Slovakia and Ukraine
Following the match, Ukraine moved up to second place in Group E with three points. The Slovaks also have three points - third place. Romania leads the group with the best goal difference. 
Ukraine players thank fans for their support after defeating Slovakia at Euro 2024
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Ukraine players thank fans for their support after defeating Slovakia at Euro 2024

Players of the national team of Ukraine celebrate the victory over Slovakia (2:1) in the second round of the group stage of Euro 2024
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Players of the national team of Ukraine celebrate the victory over Slovakia (2:1) in the second round of the group stage of Euro 2024
In another match of the second round of Group E, Belgium will face Romania on 22 June. The game starts at 22:00 Kyiv time.

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