Ukraine Exits EURO 2024 Despite Hard-Fought Draw Against Belgium.
Ukraine has made history by becoming the first nation to crash out of the European Championship with four points following a 0-0 draw with Belgium in their final Group E match. Despite earning the same number of points as other group members, Ukraine did not advance to the knockout stages.
In the other Group E match, Slovakia drew 1-1 with Romania. Ondrej Duda scored for Slovakia in the 24th minute with an assist from Juraj Kucka, while Romania equalised through a 39th-minute penalty by Razvan Marin. Both Slovakia and Romania have qualified for the Round of 16, highlighting the tough competition within the group.
Ukraine’s campaign saw them earn a commendable four points, but it was not enough to secure progression. Belgium, despite their underwhelming performance in the tournament, managed to advance to the next stage.
This outcome marks a disappointing end for Ukraine, who showed promise but ultimately fell short in a highly competitive group. The historical significance of their exit adds a poignant note to their EURO 2024 journey.