Slovakia v Ukraine: Euro 2024 – live

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Slovakia Leads Ukraine 1-0 At Halftime

Schranz found the back of the net to put Slovakia in the lead. However, Ukraine still has a chance to come back in the match.

45 minutes: An extra minute included.

In the 44th minute, Zinchenko takes the free-kick and tries to score at the close post, but Dubravka manages to punch the ball away.

Towards the opposite side ... Haraslin moves inside from the right and shoots; the ball changes direction and Trubin does a good job to push it away.

42 minutes into the game, Yarmolenko falls on the right side of the field, but it seems like he exaggerated the fall. However, Oliver still awards him a free kick in a risky spot.

40 minutes: I watched Mudryk playing for Chelsea against Forest around a month ago and he seemed okay, but he still struggles with making decisions when he's in risky situations. He scored a great goal that day from a similar spot where he chose to pass instead of shooting just now.

"I saw Ukraine play with great organization and energy as they defeated Iceland in the Euro playoff final," according to Kari Tulinius. "But now, the team seems to have lost their form. They are performing like a group of players who partied hard last night and just realized they have a game to play today."

I missed the Romania game because I was on vacation, but it seems like it didn't go well. However, they are gradually improving in this match.

In 38 minutes, Mudryk's speed could make a big difference against Slovakia's defensive strategy. If his teammates make accurate passes, he may have more chances to score.

36 minutes have passed and Ukraine seem to be getting more involved in the game. They appear more sure of themselves when they have the ball. Mudryk has received a long pass and manages to break through the defense. Instead of taking a shot, he decides to make a cross, but Slovakia is able to clear the ball away.

34 minutes into the game, Yarmolenko quickly moves into the penalty area and passes to Dobvyk before receiving the ball back. The former West Ham player has a chance to score but misses the opportunity. Tymchyk then takes a shot towards Dubravka, who manages to deflect the ball onto the post.

32 minutes have passed: Can Ukraine capitalize on their few good moments? They have successfully endured a tough period and are still in the game.

Slovakia earns a corner kick from the right side, even though the ball touched Kucka. Duda crosses the ball into the penalty area, but the referee notices a foul and stops play.

In the 30th minute, Ukraine earned a few corners. The second one looked promising as Mudryk took a shot that was redirected towards Yarmolenko, but unfortunately, his attempt to reach the ball with his outstretched leg sent it wide of the goal.

28 minutes into the game: Slovakia has had the ball 60% of the time, but it seems like they have had it even more. The match doesn't feel like much of a competition right now.

I tell Mudryk to pass the ball and he does so, managing to get it past two defenders to Dobvyk. Dobvyk then skillfully maneuvers inside the penalty area but is ultimately unable to score due to a desperate sliding tackle.

26 minutes into the game, Ukraine is having difficulty dealing with the intense pressure from their opponents. They may need to come up with an alternative strategy to overcome this challenge.

24 minutes in: Mudryk had a great opportunity to make a powerful run towards the Slovakia defense, but his finish was extremely poor. He ended up blasting his shot way over the goal from approximately 70 yards away, even though there was no one putting pressure on him. Quite strange.

22 minutes in: Fans from Slovakia are having a great time in Dusseldorf. They believe they will finish at the top of the group and advance to the knockout stages, and they deserve it based on their performance.

20 minutes into the game, Ukraine is pushing forward aggressively, but unfortunately, they make a mistake by passing the ball out of bounds, giving the other team a throw-in. It seems like they are having a tough time on the field.

19 minutes have passed and Ukraine really need to improve their performance.

Score! Schranz outmaneuvers Zinchenko near the goal post and heads a cross into the back of the net past Trubin. Ukraine's defense was lacking, but the goal was bound to happen.

Schranz Scores In 17th Minute - Slovakia Leads 1-0 Over Ukraine

We knew it was inevitable.

17 minutes into the game, Hanko takes the free-kick and makes the goalkeeper work for it with a good save to his right. It looks like Slovakia will definitely score at some point in the game.

In the 16th minute, Slovakia is passing the ball around effectively. Lobotka is heavily involved in their play. He is fouled and wins a free-kick near the penalty area.

14 minutes into the game, Tymchyk moves down the right side and tries to pass the ball to Dobvyk in the penalty area, but his cross is slightly off target. Brazhko eventually gets an opportunity to score for Ukraine, but his long-range shot from 25 yards out goes directly towards Dubravka, the opposing goalkeeper.

12 minutes into the game, it seems that Slovakia is a pretty good team while Ukraine is not performing well. Perhaps Ukraine will improve as the match goes on.

Duda is the most recent player to attempt a shot, but unfortunately, he misses wide of the goal from the perimeter of the penalty area.

After 10 minutes, Slovakia has control of the ball and is passing it around confidently while Ukraine struggles to intercept. Haraslin gets a good opportunity to score, fighting through the defense and taking a shot at goal. Trubin manages to block the shot and then makes an excellent save to stop Schranz from scoring up close.

8 minutes: "In Dusseldorf, a Jozef Venglos flag is being displayed and there are many Scottish people present. A moment of silence is observed for Gerhard Aigner, but not for Donald Sutherland."

In the 6th minute of the game, Ukraine is starting to control the ball more. Tymchyk plays a cross into the penalty area, but Slovakia manages to defend against it. The attack is ultimately stopped by an offside call.

4 minutes into the game and Slovakia is dominating. Ukraine, on the other hand, seems a bit anxious after their loss in the first game. Slovakia seems to recognize this and is looking to capitalize on Ukraine's nerves.

2 minutes into the game, Slovakia went straight for the goal to try to surprise the Ukrainian team in the beginning.

Look! Look! Look! Let's get started!

The athletes have left the field. Each player from Ukraine is proudly displaying a national flag draped over their shoulders.

The coach of the Slovakia team, Francesco Calzona, worked as a coffee salesman for 15 years before becoming a coach. This background adds an interesting element to the competition.

It was quite a hectic day for me.

In Dusseldorf, there is a chance of rain. Let's hope the field conditions are an improvement from what we saw in Frankfurt yesterday.

The major team update is that Ukraine has made several adjustments, including a switch from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin to Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin. After a disappointing performance against Romania, manager Rebrov decided to make this change.

Slovakia's team lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Dúbravka in goal, Pekarík, Vavro, Škriniar, and Hancko in defense, Kucka, Lobotka, and Duda in midfield, and Schranz, Boženík, and Haraslin as the forwards.

Ukraine's formation for the match was 4-3-3 with Trubin in goal. The defense consisted of Tymchyk, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, and Zinchenko. In the midfield, Shaparenko, Brazhko, and Sudakov controlled the game. Up front, Yarmolenko, Mudryk, and Dovbyk were the attacking trio.

Great news! Michael Oliver will be leading the way in Dusseldorf, with help from Stuart Burt and Dan Cook.

Hi there! Not many people expected Slovakia to defeat Belgium or for Ukraine to be easily defeated by Romania. The results from the first round make this upcoming game very crucial for both teams. If Slovakia wins, they could advance to the next stage of the competition. On the other hand, Ukraine really needs a victory, especially since they will be up against Belgium next, in order to have a chance at advancing from the group stage.

Slovakia has a solid defense led by David Hancko and Milan Škriniar, giving them assurance of preventing goals and even scoring one themselves, as Belgium experienced. If they can maintain their strong performance from earlier in the week, they will likely feel hopeful of achieving the same outcome.

After a disappointing loss, Ukraine may be feeling the effects, but they have a lot of talented players for Serhiy Rebrov to work with. If he can help Georgiy Sudakov and Mykhailo Mudryk reach their full potential, Ukraine's team will improve greatly. Sudakov, who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk, is expected to transfer to a more lucrative club soon, while the Chelsea winger has already proven himself in the Premier League with glimpses of his talent.

It will be a fascinating thing to watch.