Euro 2024, the calendar
Euro 2024, the group standings
5.30pm
Euro 2024, the ranking of group E
1. Romania 3 (+3)
2. Belgium 0
3. Slovakia 0
4. Ukraine 0 (-3)
SEE THE RANKINGS HERE, GROUP BY GROUP
5.25pm
Shevchenko gives shivers in Germany: he gets excited in front of an installation, the reason
The former Ballon d’Or winner, guest in Monaco for Ukraine’s debut at the European Championships, is moved in the square. READ EVERYTHING
5.15pm
Euro 2024, Romania show. Ukraine, with Calzona it is already a last resort
Iordanescu’s team overwhelms Ukraine and warns Belgium, their next opponent in group E (played on Saturday 22 June). Rebrov’s national team is instead called to react immediately: the match against Francesco Calzona’s Slovakia already has the feel of a last resort.
5.10pm
Euro 2024, today’s program
Once the match between Romania and Ukraine has been archived, the day’s program at Euro 2024 continues with the expected debuts of Lukaku’s Belgium and Mbappé’s France, the new star of European champion Real Madrid. DETAILS HERE
5.04pm
Euro 2024, what a debut for Romania!
Iordanescu’s national team beat Ukraine 3-0 on the first day of the continental event and won the first three points, moving to the top of group E while awaiting the other match, the one between Belgium and Slovakia, which will take place at 6pm in Frankfurt. THE GROUP RANKINGS
4.52pm
90+4′ – Final whistle at the Allianz Arena! Romania beats Ukraine 3-0!
The match at the Allianz Arena ends: Iordanescu’s Romanians overwhelm Rebrov’s Ukrainians. Stanciu (29′), R. Marin (53′) and Dragus (57′) scored.
4.49pm
90+2′ – Yaremchuk comes close to scoring
The Valencia striker tries to lob Nita’s exit but his shot hits the top of the crossbar.
4.47pm
90′ – Four minutes of injury time granted
Nyberg grants four minutes of extra time.
4.46pm
89′ – Puscas comes close to scoring an own goal
Extremely insidious corner kick, with the left, by Malinovskyi. The Bari striker, stationed at the near post, heads early and almost comes close to scoring a sensational own goal.
4.43pm
86′ – Iordanescu gives Stanciu an ovation
The number 21, author of the first Romanian goal with an authentic jewel, leaves the field: the Romanian fans pay homage to him with a thrilling standing ovation. In its place Racovitan.
4.41pm
84′ – Mudryk comes close to making it 1-3
Left-footed conclusion, from a tight angle, for the Chelsea attacking winger: high ball.
4.40pm
83′ – Rebrov introduces Malinovsky
The Genoan makes his debut in the match in place of Sudakov.
4.36pm
79′ – Razvan Marin is booked
First yellow of the match also for Romania: the Empoli midfielder’s irregular tackle on Mudryk was punished.
4.34pm
77′ – Sudakov challenges Nita
Long range conclusion, the first of the match on target, for Ukraine with the talent of Shakthar: the goalkeeper of Gaziantep, Turkish Super Lig, saves in two halves.
4.32pm
75′ – Iordanescu also changes
The former Pisa Rus and the ‘Barese’ Puscas take the place of Mariu Marin and Dragus, author of the third Romanian goal.
4.29pm
72′ – Another substitution for Ukraine
Tymchyk replaces the booked Konoplya.
4.28pm
71′ – Ukraine doesn’t give up
Free kick from the edge taken by Sudakov: the shot of the Shakthar Donetsk talent is deflected for a corner by the barrier.
4.24pm
67′ – Konoplya is booked
The first yellow of the match arrives 23′ from the ninetieth minute: the Ukrainian’s irregular intervention on Mihaila is punished.
4.22pm
65′ – Yarmolenko tries
Counter-attack from the substitute: the ball goes high over the crossbar.
4.19pm
62′ – Iordanescu and Rebrov run for cover
The Romanian coach brings in Ianis Hagi, son of an artist, and the ‘Parma native’ Mihaila: Man, author of two assists, and Coman are out. Triple substitution for Ukraine: Brazhko, Yaremchuk and Yarmolenko replace Stepanenko, Shaparenko and a disappointing Tsygankov.
4.14pm
57′ – GOAL BY DRAGUS, ROMANIA-UKRAINE 3-0!
Great conclusion from Ratiu who forces Lunin to rebound for a corner. Corner taken quickly and short with the ‘Parma’ Man enters the area and serves Dragus in front of the goal who, all alone, only has to pass. Brief check at the VAR, the position of the number 19 is regular: Iordanescu’s team is spreading!
4.10pm
53′ – GOAL BY RAZVAN MARIN! ROMANIA-UKRAINE 2-0!
Ukraine in attack with Mudryk who is blocked, once again, by the Romanian defense: the ball comes to Dragus who defends the ball and serves Man for the counterattack: the Parma player who serves Marin: the midfielder’s low and first-rate conclusion Empoli scores in the bottom corner, also thanks to an uncertain Lunin. The Romanian bench explodes!
4.08pm
50′ – Sudakov tries
Ukraine tries to worry Romania: the shot from the 21-year-old Shakthar Donetsk midfielder ends up very high.
4.05pm
47′ – Coman! Romania close to doubling!
A looping conclusion from the Steaua Bucharest player, the ball does not return and goes out to the bottom.
4.04pm
46′ – The second half begins at the Allianz Arena
The second half begins with the same 22 on the pitch.
3.58pm
Disappointing Ukraine at the Allianz Arena: the data
For the first time in its history, Rebrov’s national team did not make a single shot on target in the Romanian goal during the first half of a European Championship match.
3.53pm
Euro 2024, the group standings
Romania ahead of Ukraine: how does the Group E ranking change? LEARN MORE
3.52pm
Euro 2024, the calendar
The complete program of the continental event: CONSULT IT HERE
3.47pm
45+2′ – The first half ends, Romania-Ukraine 1-0
Nyberg sends the two teams to the locker rooms: Romania ahead 1-0 over Ukraine, Stanciu’s magic decides in the 29th minute.
3.45pm
45′ – Two minutes of injury time granted
The game resumed after a few minutes due to a physical problem suffered by Mariu Marin. Meanwhile, race director Nyberg grants 180 seconds of extra time.
3.40pm
40′ – Stanciu crossbar from a corner!
The number 21 hits the crossbar directly from a corner with a very poisonous conclusion to return. Another gigantic opportunity for Romania.
3.39pm
39′ – Man! Romania one step away from 2-0!
Right-footed shot by the Parma striker: the ball touches the post with Lunin now beaten.
3.37pm
37′ – Ukraine very dangerous
Mudryk puts the ball back in the middle, Stepanenko is on the path but he is unable to control the ball from an excellent position. What a chance for the yellow-blues!
3.36pm
36′ – Ukraine tries to react with Mudryk
The Chelsea talent tries the cross from the right: Dragusin risks but heads the ball into the corner.
3.29pm
29′ – STANCIU GOAL! ROMANIA-UKRAINE 1-0!
What a goal from Stanciu from outside the area: a hasty clearance by Lunin who gives the ball to Man. The Parma player serves the Romanian number 21 first. The former Slavia Praga player, now at Damac, unleashes a first-rate shot with his right foot which goes into the top corner. Romanian delirium at the Allianz Arena!
3.22pm
22′ – Dovbyk tries
The Girona striker, ‘Pichichi’ of La Liga, attempts a shot with his right foot from the edge of the area: the ball goes high over the crossbar.
3.14pm
14′ – Dangerous restart by Ukraine
Tsygankov is launched alone on the right out and tries a double serpentine: the ball, deflected by the Romanian defense, ends up harmlessly in the arms of Nita.
3.11pm
11′ – Ukraine raises the center of gravity
Gialloblù still dangerous with Mudryk and Dovbyk: the closures of Burca and Dragusin were decisive.
3.08pm
8′ – Tsygankov calls, Coman responds
First potential scoring opportunity for Ukraine: the yellow-blue attacker’s shot is blocked by the Romanian rearguard. On the turnaround in front, a curling shot from the Steaua Bucharest winger was easily blocked by Lunin.
3.07pm
7′ – Ukraine insists
Captain Stepanenko tries the cross from the left: Ratiu intervenes with an excellent extension.
3.02pm
2′ – Mudryk scares Romania
Personal initiative from the Chelsea talent who leaps past two opposing defenders but is then closed, failing to finish towards the goal defended by Nita.
3.01pm
1′ – Romania-Ukraine, let’s go!
The first ball of the match is moved by Rebrov’s national team. Swede Nyberg directs the meeting.
2.58pm
Ukraine, uncontainable emotion during the anthem
All the players, from Zinchenko to Dovbyk, enter the pitch at the Allianz Arena wrapped in the yellow-blue flag of their country. The eleven Ukrainians joined together during the national anthem in a touching embrace. Coach Rebrov was also visibly emotional.
2.55pm
Romania and Ukraine on the pitch
The two teams enter the pitch at the Allianz Arena: the national anthems will soon be played and then we’re off.
2.50pm
Romania, the last victory at the European Championships in 2000
In 16 matches played at the UEFA European Championships, Romania managed to obtain only one victory (D5, L10), against England at EURO 2000 (3-2) thanks to Ioan Ganea’s goal from a penalty in the 89th minute.
2.45pm
Romania, the European Championships need to reverse the trend
Romania’s winning percentage (6%) in the final stages of the UEFA European Championships (one win in 16 matches) is the lowest among all national teams that have participated in more than one tournament of the competition. Romania also has the lowest goals per match ratio of any nation that has played more than 10 matches at the final tournament (10 goals in 16 matches, 0.63 per match).
2.35pm
Ukraine, the numbers at the European Championships
Rebrov’s national team failed to score in six of the nine group stage matches of the UEFA European Championships, then scoring two goals in each of the other three: 2-1 victories against Sweden (2012) and North Macedonia (2020) , and 2-3 defeat against the Netherlands in 2020.
2.27pm
Romania, Iordanescu makes his debut at the European Championships
The coach will lead Romania into a major national tournament for the first time. He is the first coach to lead Romania in one of these tournaments since his father, Anghel Iord?nescu, did so at Euro 2016. His father Anghel has in fact collected more benches (15) and won more matches (five) in major tournaments for nations than any other Romanian manager.
2.20pm
Euro 2024, Romania is there
Coach Iordanescu’s national team is participating in the sixth UEFA European Championship, the first since 2016, when it finished last in its group with just one point won.
2.12pm
Ukraine still protagonist at the European Championships
Ukraine is participating in the fourth consecutive UEFA European Championship but has lost eight of the 11 matches played in the competition (3W); the highest defeat percentage among nations involved in more than one edition of the tournament (73%).
2pm
Romania-Ukraine, the official lineups
ROMANIA (4-1-4-1): Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M. Marin; Man, R. Marin, Stanciu, Coman; Dragus. Coach: Iordanescu.
UKRAINE (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Konoplia, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Zinchenko; Stepanenko, Shaparenko; Tsygankov, Sudakov, Mudryk; Dovbyk. Coach: Rebrov.
1.52pm
Romania-Ukraine, the precedents
Today’s match at the Allianz Arena is the first official match between Romania and Ukraine after each of the previous six took place in friendly matches. Romania won the first three between 2001 and 2003, while Ukraine remained unbeaten in the last three (W2, D1, between 2010 and 2016).
1.47pm
Euro 2024, the group standings
The rankings, group by group, of the continental tournament: LEARN MORE
1.46pm
Euro 2024, the tournament calendar
The complete program of the continental event: DETAILS HERE
1.45pm
Euro 2024, Romania-Ukraine on TV and streaming
The challenge Romania-Ukraine it will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Calcio. The match ofAllianz Arena it will also be visible not only live on TV but also in streaming with the Raiplay, Sky Go and Now apps to download on your mobile devices, smartphones, PCs and tablets.
