In a stunning turn of events on the 8th day of Euro 2024, Ukraine managed to keep their hopes alive in an emotionally charged match against Slovakia. Despite being a goal down, they were able to come back and secure a 2-1 victory, with Roman Yaremchuk scoring a breathtaking goal in the 80th minute.
Austria’s Redemption
Austria also had a solid performance in the second half of their match, keeping their knockout stage chances alive. This resurgence was a welcome change for the team, especially after a string of disappointing results. It’s worth noting that Austria has now gone 9 international matches without conceding a goal in the second half, a feat achieved only once before in the 1970s.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Poland, who were eliminated from the competition after the recent matchday. Even the return of star player Robert Lewandowski as a substitute could not prevent a 1-3 loss for the team. This loss not only dashed their hopes for Euro 2024 but also highlighted some glaring issues within the squad.
In another surprising turn of events, a Kylian Mbappe-less France was held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by the Netherlands. Mbappe’s absence, due to a broken nose suffered in a previous match, seemed to have a significant impact on France’s performance. This draw also marked the first scoreless match of Euro 2024, adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament.
– Ukraine’s win against Slovakia marked the fourth comeback victory of Euro 2024, equaling the total number of comeback wins in Euro 2020.
– Ivan Schranz became only the second player to score multiple goals at Euro 2024, joining Germany’s Jamal Musiala.
– Ukraine has shown significant improvement in recent Euro matches, winning three out of their last six games.
– Marko Arnautovic made history as the second-oldest goalscorer for Austria at a major tournament, highlighting his longevity and skill.
– Christoph Baumgartner achieved a rare feat by scoring at two different Euro competitions for Austria.
Overall, the recent matchday at Euro 2024 provided fans with plenty of drama, surprises, and standout performances. As the tournament continues, it will be interesting to see how these teams evolve and compete for the coveted title.
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