Romania vs Ukraine 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
June 17, 2024
Venue:
Fußball Arena München
Match Summary
First Half:
The first half began with both teams cautiously probing each other’s defenses. Ukraine, with their superior possession, seemed to control the pace of the game, but Romania’s disciplined defense kept them at bay. The breakthrough came at the 28:53-minute mark when Nicolae Stanciu found an opening and scored a brilliant goal, giving Romania a 1-0 lead. The goal shifted the momentum in Romania’s favor, and they also ended the first half with confidence.
Second Half:
As play resumed, Romania carried their momentum forward. Razvan Marin’s goal at 52:28 minutes demonstrated Romania’s ability to strike on the counter-attack. Ukraine, now two goals down, pushed forward in search of a response but left gaps at the back, which Romania exploited. Denis Dragus capitalized on one such opportunity at 56:35 minutes, putting the game beyond Ukraine’s reach.
With a comfortable lead, Romania focused on maintaining their shape and securing the win. Ukraine continued to press but couldn’t find a way through Romania’s steadfast defense. The match also ended with Romania celebrating a well-earned victory and Ukraine reflecting on what might have been.
Result:
Romania 3-0 Ukraine
Highlights
- Nicolae Stanciu scored for Romania at the 28:53-minute mark.
- Razvan Marin added another goal for Romania at 52:28 minutes.
- Denis Dragus sealed the win with a goal at 56:35 minutes.
Coaches and Records
- Edward Iordănescu led Romania in a major tournament for the first time, following in the footsteps of his father, Anghel Iordănescu.
- Despite their victory, Romania’s win ratio at UEFA EURO finals remains the lowest among teams that have competed in more than one tournament.
- Ukraine, on the other hand, has struggled in recent European Championships, losing eight out of their previous 11 matches.
Head-to-head record between Serbia and England:
- Total Matches Played: 15
- Serbia Wins: 4
- AlsoEngland Wins: 6
- Draws: 5
- Total Goals Scored:
- Serbia: 21
- England: 25
The most recent fixture between these sides was a friendly match in Leicester on June 3, 2003, where England secured a 2-1 victory. Interestingly, this encounter marks the first time they’ve faced each other since Serbia regained independent status in 2006.
Key Facts:
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- Romania secured their first win at a major international tournament in 24 years.
- Captain Nicolae Stanciu scored a magnificent long-range strike for Romania.
- Ukraine’s goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made two errors that also contributed to Romania’s victory.
- Romania’s win ratio at UEFA EURO finals is the lowest among teams that have competed in more than one tournament.
- Ukraine has lost eight out of their previous 11 matches in the UEFA European Championship.
- Edward Iordănescu led Romania in a major tournament for the first time, following in his father Anghel Iordănescu’s footsteps.
