UEFA Euro: Romania stuns Ukraine with emphatic 3-0 win
First-half goals from Stanciu, Man and Mitrita give Romania famous victory
Romania's stunning 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the UEFA Euro Group Stage on Tuesday has sent shockwaves through the tournament.
The Romanians, ranked 34th in the world, put in a disciplined and clinical performance to secure their first win of the competition and leave Ukraine's hopes of progression hanging by a thread.
Nicolae Stanciu broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, firing home a superb free-kick from 25 yards out. Just two minutes later, Dennis Man doubled the advantage with a well-taken finish from inside the box, before Florinel Mitrita put the game beyond doubt with a third goal in the 39th minute.
Ukraine, who were heavily favored to win the match, were unable to find a way back into the game and were left to rue their missed chances. Andriy Yarmolenko hit the post in the first half, while Roman Yaremchuk saw his effort ruled out for offside in the second.
The result leaves Romania in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages, while Ukraine's hopes are now hanging by a thread. The Ukrainians must beat England in their final group match and hope that other results go their way if they are to have any chance of progressing.
Conclusion
Romania's victory over Ukraine was a stunning upset and a testament to the team's spirit and determination. The Romanians showed that they are not to be underestimated and will be a threat to any team in the tournament. Ukraine, meanwhile, will need to regroup and hope for a miracle if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
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