In an ultra-tight group, Belgium and Ukraine face off for a place in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 this Wednesday. The Belgians were held by the Ukrainians and suffered the biggest chance.
19:06 – De Bruyne does good (47′)
He is clearly on top in this Ukraine – Belgium and finds passes that break the lines. Behind that is not enough for the Belgians to create opportunities.
19:05 – Here we go again!
Anthony Taylor kicks off this second period of Ukraine – Belgium. Still no goal in Stuttgart between two teams who did not offer flamboyant football during the first 45 minutes.
18:55 – An update on group E
Let’s take advantage of half-time of this Ukraine – Belgium to take stock of the situation in the ranking of this group E of Euro 2024. On both pitches there is a draw and that does not change anything in the provisional ranking. Romania is leader ahead of Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine which is virtually eliminated.
18:48 – It’s the break!
Anthony Taylor whistles the end of this first period of Ukraine – Belgium with a score of parity. The Ukrainians finished the first period well and scared the Red Devils who did not impress.
18:47 – Two more minutes (45+1′)
We entered two minutes more in this first period of Ukraine – Belgium.
18:46 – De Bruyne takes his chance (45′)
The Belgium captain applies himself but his attempt lacks power to deceive Trubin who easily captures the leather.
18:44 – The first box! (43′)
After a poorly controlled tackle, Wout Faes is warned by the referee of this Ukraine – Belgium.
18:42 – YAREMCHUK TOO ALTRUISTIC! (42′)
What acceleration of the game from the Ukrainians! Yarmechuk is found in the box and looks for Dovbyk at a complicated angle when a strike seemed to be a better solution.
18:40 – Sudakov is on the ground (39′)
On an involuntary sole given by Onana, Sudakov remains on the ground and complains about his left ankle.
18:39 – Romania equalized (38′)
The Romanians have just equalized in the other Group E match of this Euro 2024 and temporarily regain first place in the group. The Belgians remain second and the Ukrainians are, for the moment, eliminated.
18:38 – Doku unscrews (37′)
The former Rennais rushes and leaves Tymchyk behind but ends up missing his cross at the end of the race.
18:36 – Little movement (36′)
The Belgians have had very little mobility since the start of this Ukraine – Belgium and this annoys De Bruyne who, with the ball at his feet, asks for support.
18:35 – Sudakov’s beautiful sequence (34′)
Mykolenko manages to find Sudakov in the area. The latter manages to control and strike but Onana hinders him and Casteels can finally calmly intervene.
18:35 – De Bruyne’s daring attempt (34′)
What a mischievous attempt from De Bruyne who, on a distant free kick, tried to surprise Trubin who had anticipated the cross. It’s ultimately not framed.
18:33 – De Bruyne complains about lasers (33′)
The Belgian playmaker complains about the lasers coming from the stands. He asked the referee of this Ukraine – Belgium match to intervene.
18:32 – Lukaku suffers (32′)
After a duel with Svatok, Lukaku takes a few seconds to get up. He will be able to regain his place in this Ukraine – Belgium.
18:31 – Yaremchuk goes off target (30′)
The Ukrainian striker manages to rise as high as possible in the opposing area but cannot find the target. There is a lot of imprecision in this Ukraine – Belgium. Both teams do not display immense confidence.
18:29 – Sudakov takes his shot too far (28′)
Dovbyk eliminates Faes and finds Sudakov who arrives launched. The latter’s strike is very imprecise.
18:28 – Things are moving in group E! (27′)
If there is still no goal in this Ukraine – Belgium, there was one in the other match with the opening goal of Slovakia against Romania. The Slovaks are therefore provisionally leaders.
18:26 – De Bruyne unlucky (26′)
The Belgian playmaker makes a call in the area but sees his blocked cross bounce back at him. Goal kick for the Ukrainians.
18:23 – Lukaku was lurking (23′)
The former Manchester United player was in the area on this cross from Castagne but Zabarniy is perfectly placed and saves his team in this Ukraine – Belgium.
18:22 – Dovbyk tries his hand (21′)
Just after Yaremchuk’s shot, it’s Dovbyk who tries his luck. His attempt does not catch the target in this Ukraine – Belgium.
18:22 – Yaremchuk’s attempt (20′)
The Ukrainian striker took advantage of his favourable position to strike from outside the area but Casteels intervened in two stages.
18:20 – Dovbyk wanted (20′)
Since the start of this Ukraine – Belgium, Rebrov’s men have been looking a lot for the support point Dovbyk who has a lot of activity up front.
18:18 – Yaremchuk frustrated (18′)
The Ukrainian striker makes a largely avoidable foul with a big push on Faes. Anthony Taylor verbally reprimands Yaremchuk in this Ukraine – Belgium.