After two draws, Group E concludes with the qualification of Belgium to the detriment of Ukraine while Slovakia and Romania also join the eighth on Wednesday.
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Skriniar a fashion cartridge
The Paris Saint-Germain defender confirms his status as captain within the Slovak selection with a new quality performance. Omnipresent in the game, he was very good at restarting to allow his team to move forward. Three interventions in the area allowed his teammates to breathe while he caused four fouls on the other side of the field. A presence that the boss of the Slovak defense continues to show match after match.
Casteels avoids elimination
Having to win against the result of the other match, Ukraine tried things to obtain the three points. But each time, Zbirna found Koen Casteels on his way. The new goalkeeper of the Saudi club Al-Qadsiah was heroic on Malinovsky’s corner (83rd). The former Marseille midfielder tried to surprise the goalkeeper by shooting directly, but the Belgian goalkeeper pulled out all the stops by pushing the ball back onto his line. A not very academic save which saved the Red Devils. A great way to make people forget Courtois.
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Lukaku still looking for the back of the net
The attacker remains silent. Little served by his partners, the AS Roma star tried again against Ukraine (2 attempts on target), but they did not deceive the vigilance of the Ukrainian goalkeeper. He had to be patient to touch the ball with only 4 passes in the first half. He is now the Euro player who has attempted the most shots (10) and who has scored the most (7) in this tournament. But his counter still remains at a standstill and Belgium will need him against the Blues.
Ukraine and Belgium without inspiration
Hope returned after the success against Slovakia (2-1). But Zbirna lacked creativity and precision in the last gesture to surprise the Belgian defense which was not reassuring. In the absence of Mudryk and Zinchenko, the Ukrainians lacked impact with 4 successful dribbles in the match. Faced with a disappointing Belgian selection, Ukraine missed several chances at the end of the match and may have some regrets. In a favorable position, Belgium has not reassured and will present itself in full doubt against the Blues next Monday. Man of the match, Kévin De Bruyne was one of the few to put his head out even if he did not find the solution to put his partners in the best position in front of Trubin’s goal.
