Romania secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their Group E opener, with Captain Nicolae Stanciu’s stunning long-range goal giving them an early lead
Razvan Marin’s shot from distance slipped past Lunin, doubling Romania’s advantage, and Denis Dragus added a third before halftime.
Ukraine, playing with Ukrainian flags draped over their shoulders, struggled in their first major tournament match since the Russian invasion in 2022.
Despite reaching the quarterfinals under Andriy Shevchenko in 2020, Ukraine now faces a challenging road ahead in the tournament.
Coach Serhiy Rebrov acknowledged the significance of participating in the Euros, given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and emphasized the importance of showing the nation’s spirit.
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