Ukraine and Slovakia are now tied on points with Romania ahead of their upcoming match against Belgium.
Despite missing opportunities in the first half, Ukraine’s decision to switch goalkeepers to Anatolii Trubin paid off with crucial saves.
Trubin blocked key shots from Haraslin and Schranz, keeping Ukraine in the game.
An intense moment came when Hancko’s free-kick was saved by Trubin, eventually leading to Slovakia’s goal.
The match turned in Ukraine’s favor in the second half, showing their resilience with Shaparenko’s equalizer and Yaremchuk’s game-winning goal.
Yaremchuk’s goal as a substitute added to the excitement, making him the second Ukrainian substitute to score in a major tournament.
The victory was much celebrated by the emotional Ukrainian team and fans, marking a significant win for the team.
