Watch some of Lukaku’s misses in the player above.
At the same time that Slovakia played 1-1 against Romania, Belgium was held to a zero by Ukraine.
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The Ukrainian banner was taken down at UEFA’s request
The result means that all teams except Ukraine advance to the playoffs – but the favorites Belgium ultimately had to settle for second place.
Romelu Lukaku, who was goalless and had three disallowed goals after VAR reviews during the EC, once again stepped off the field without netting.
Janne on Ukraine: “Terribly sour”
The ending was dramatic, as a Ukrainian goal had meant advancement for Ukraine while Belgium had been eliminated.
But there was no goal and thus Ukraine has finished playing in the EC.
– If you get four points… It’s terribly sad. They were worth a little more in my heart, says Janne Andersson in SVT’s broadcast.
Belgium can certainly be happy to be through to the playoffs – but once there, nightmare opposition awaits. In the round of 16, the Belgians face France, a match that will be played on 1 July.
The text is updated.
European Championship
Ukraine
0 – 0
Belgium