Spain played with Ukraine group leadership and thus avoid France in the quarterfinals. Denia decided to offer less casual players an option, but Sancet repeated because Veiga was in trouble and the starting players were rested. In addition, Ukraine, a team that was greatly affected by the war in their country after the Russian invasion, changed nine players to this match against the Spaniards.
The best, Ukraine
At the end of the 20th minute, Ukrainian goalkeeper Neshcheret made a rude call to serve and the referee was allowed to drop the ball. Riquelme scored the first goal of the match. After the Ukrainians produced several clear chances. However, the referee inexplicably canceled the goal due to an alleged non-existent foul, but this is at the European Championships. THERE IS. At least until the quarter-finals, a measure taken by UEFA after the arbitration scandal in the match between France and Italy a few days ago. Another bad transfer from a rivla defender left Camello alone against Neshcheret, but the goalkeeper took the shot from him. The draw made Santi Denia’s men leaders. In the final game of the first half, a fantastic counter-kick from Nazarenko ended with a header by Viunnyk, who beat Julen Agirrezabala and left the score 0-1.
The second half, when Ukraine was already equipped with a five-point line, started with Zhelizko’s own goal after the middle of Riquelme. The Ukrainian defense was one side, and Spain preyed upon in the chaos of its opponent’s defense. The goal put Spain back in the lead thanks to the goal difference and assured the Spanish coach that he had not made any changes other than the third baseman they played together for the first time (Leo Román). The Mallorcan player also took an unnecessary penalty in the 80th minute from the long ball, which Guillamón couldn’t control well, and the goalkeeper fouled a Ukrainian striker. Shakhtar player and absolute international Sudakov led Ukraine with ten minutes left.
Abel Ruiz to the rescue
Spain lost the lead, which forced it to act. Bucharest with clueHe was 500 kilometers away, and it was his turn to measure himself against his unwanted opponent, powerful France. The unforgivable mistake of a warm Spain that makes life incredibly complicated. However, in the last minute of the match, Abel Ruiz received a pass from Rodri, cut the striker, and on the way out, beating the goalkeeper to level the game, putting Spain ahead again and avoiding the fear of facing France. bosses of the tournament. Who will be the 2nd in Group D and who will be measured on Saturday will be determined this Wednesday.