Match finished
20/03/2025 22:45
3 : 1
  • News
    France
    • Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended and with Vladyslav Kabayev overlooked, Oleksandr Zinchenko may start on the left flank this week.
    • Anatolii Trubin is expected to start between the sticks ahead of Andriy Lunin.
    • Ivan Kalyuzhnyi should anchor the midfield in Serhiy Rebrov's favoured 4-1-4-1 setup.
    Belgium
    • Timothy Castagne and Lois Openda are both suspended for Belgium this week, with Zeno Debast potentially starting at right-back against Ukraine.
    • Orel Mangala, Amadou Onana and Romeo Lavia all miss out due to injury, which is a blow for the Red Devils.
    • With little room for manoeuvre, Rudi Garcia may name an attacking midfield trio for his first game in charge.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+5'
    The match has just finished.
    90+3'
    Belgium force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
    90+2'
    Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
    90
    4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
    88'
    Here is a change. Maxim De Cuyper is going off and Rudi Garcia gives the last tactical orders to Jorthy Mokio (Belgium).
    88'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi leaves the pitch and Yehor Nazaryna (Ukraine) comes on.
    84'
    Georgiy Sudakov (Ukraine) makes some space for himself and from mid-range let's fly with a wild effort which goes high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Belgium.
    82'
    Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
    80'
    Rudi Garcia prepares a substitution. Leandro Trossard is replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium).
    80'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Koni De Winter trots off the pitch and is replaced by Nicolas Raskin (Belgium).
    78'
    What a wonderful finish! Ilya Zabarnyi (Ukraine) latches on to an inch-perfect cross into the box and smashes the ball inside the left post. There are not enough superlatives to describe that goal.
    78'
    Good work from Ukraine as they win a corner.
    77'
    The ball goes out of play. Ukraine are awarded a corner kick.
    75'
    Let's have a look at statistics for the fouls committed by both teams – 7:9.
    73'
    Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine) collects a killer pass inside the box that puts him one-on-one against the goalkeeper. He scores, drilling a low drive deep inside the left post!
    72'
    Viktor Tsygankov (Ukraine) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
    70'
    Rudi Garcia decides to make a substitution. Charles De Ketelaere will be replaced by Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium).
    70'
    We are about to witness a substitution. Hans Vanaken (Belgium) is replacing Kevin De Bruyne.
    68'
    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
    68'
    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Sandro Scharer had an easy-decision to make.
    66'
    Goal! Some very poor defending from the opponent allows Oleksiy Gutsulyak (Ukraine) the chance to get to the edge of the box and he makes no mistake with a lovely finish. It's 1:1.
    64'
    The ball is out of play. Belgium will have a throw-in.
    62'
    Substitution. Oleksiy Gutsulyak (Ukraine) in, Roman Yaremchuk out.
    62'
    Sergiy Rebrov has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine) replacing Mykola Shaparenko.
    62'
    Oleksiy Sych (Ukraine) doesn't have to suffer any longer with the painful injury as Yegor Yarmolyuk comes onto the pitch to replace him.
    60'
    Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine) takes a mid-range free kick and his beautiful strike only rattles the right post.
    60'
    The injury to Oleksiy Sych (Ukraine) looks like it might have ended his involvement in this match.
    59'
    Ukraine have a goal-scoring opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
    56'
    Oleksiy Sych (Ukraine) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
    54'
    Sandro Scharer couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Koni De Winter (Belgium) and blew his whistle. Ukraine are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
    52'
    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot towards the roof of the net, but his effort is denied by the well positioned keeper with a stunning save.
    51'
    Ukraine are bossing possession of the ball and make numerous short passes, but they finally lose possession after an error.
    49'
    Vitali Mykolenko (Ukraine) places a shot from the edge of the box towards the bottom left corner, but Thibaut Courtois makes a terrific save to deny him. Nice play all round!
    47'
    Koni De Winter (Belgium) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Ukraine get a free kick.
    46'
    The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
    45+2'
    That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
    45
    1 additional min. will be played.
    42'
    The possession of the ball – 33:67.
    40'
    It's in the back of the net! Kevin De Bruyne flights in the free kick and the ball finds the head of Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), whose excellent bullet header from the centre of the box goes into the right side of the goal. 0:1.
    36'
    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
    34'
    Roman Yaremchuk (Ukraine) is caught offside!
    33'
    Ukraine players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
    31'
    PENALTY APPEAL after Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
    29'
    The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Belgium.
    27'
    Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Sandro Scharer blows his whistle for a foul. Belgium have a free kick.
    25'
    Sergiy Rebrov is forced to make a change. Yukhym Konoplya is unable to continue due to injury, Oleksiy Sych (Ukraine) comes on.
    23'
    Yukhym Konoplya (Ukraine) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
    22'
    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) commits a rough challenge and Sandro Scharer blows his whistle for an infringement. Ukraine will take a free kick.
    20'
    Belgium are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
    17'
    The ball is out of play. Belgium will take a throw-in.
    15'
    It will be a corner kick for Belgium.
    14'
    Sandro Scharer blows his whistle. Mykola Matviienko (Ukraine) commits a foul after dangerous play. It's a free kick to Belgium, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
    13'
    It's a throw-in for Ukraine.
    11'
    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) has a crack at goal from the edge of the box, but it drifts high over the bar to safety. The ball goes out of play and Ukraine will have a goal kick.
    10'
    The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Ukraine.
    8'
    Koni De Winter (Belgium) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Ukraine have a free kick.
    6'
    Dangerous play by Georgiy Sudakov (Ukraine). Sandro Scharer blows his whistle for a foul. Belgium earn a free kick.
    1'
    Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!
    The players are on the pitch and Ukraine will have the kick-off.
    Sandro Scharer is introduced as the referee for today's match.
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