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🥳 Victory in the opening round of the group stage of EURO-2023 🇺🇦
Keep it up, Ukraine 😋🙌#U21#U21EURO_UKR pic.twitter.com/KM6gtwP4hT — Ukrainian Association of Football (@uafukraine) June 21, 2023
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It's over
Ukraine wins 2-0 to Croatia, in a match corresponding to the UEFA Euro U-21, starting the game with everything, despite the Croatian dominance failed to take the lead.
90'
5 minutes of compensation are added
89'
Croatia begins to despair
84'
Ukraine, Volodymyr Brazhko and Danylo Sikan replace Georgiy Sudakov and Ivan Zhelizko.
Croatia, Dion Drena Beljo and Jurica Pršir are replaced by Roko Šimić and Veldin Hodža.
82'
Luka Stojković sees a yellow card.
78'
Croatia continues to dominate, but Ukraine does not allow passage
73'
Croatia substitution, out comes Matija Frigan for Gabriel Vidović.
71'
Olexiy Kashchuk and Dmytro Kryskiv come off for Oleh Ocheretko and Bohdan Viunnyk.
67'
The match moves at a slow pace, Croatia searching for goal
62'
Ukraine substitute Maksym Braharu for Oleksandr Nazarenko
58'
Croatia substitution, David Čolina and Lukas Kačavenda come off for Michele Šego and Luka Stojković.
53'
Croatia continue to dominate the ball, but they are struggling in attack
48'
GOOOOL! Ukraine's Danylo Sikan headed in alone to score the second goal.
45'
Second half begins
45+1'
The first half is over
45'
Add 1 minute of compensation
44'
Possession remains very evenly matched, but Croatia is in control of possession
39'
Croatia tries to create danger, but their shots go wide or into the goalkeeper's hands
34'
Fouls are becoming more constant
29'
Baturina fouls Bondarenko, leaving a free kick for the home team
24'
Ukraine look the better side, but they have only had one clear-cut chance
19'
GOOOOOL! Ukraine's Olexiy Kashchuk received the ball to beat several defenders and cross the ball to the right side.
16'
Lukas Kačavenda sees the yellow card.
15'
Croatia tries to get out
10'
Croatia wants the ball, but Ukraine doesn't give it away so easily
5'
Ukraine starts dominating, looking for the goal
The match kicks off
Ready the match between Ukraine and Croatia, at Superbet Arena - Giulești Stadium, where you can see a stadium with enough people.
They take the field
Both teams take the field for the start of this UEFA Euro U21 match at the Superbet Arena - Giulești Stadium.
Ukraine's next match
The visitors are coming off a 3-1 loss to Italy in their last match, but still have several matches left.
Sat., Jun. 24, Romania U21 vs Ukraine U21, U21 European Championship
The XI of Croatia
This is the XI with which the visitors will take the field at the Superbet Arena - Giulești Stadium, duel corresponding to the UEFA Euro U-21 Championship.
Ukraine's XI
This is the XI with which the hosts will take the field at the Superbet Arena - Giulești Stadium, a duel corresponding to the UEFA Euro U-21 Championship
🗒️ OUR XI 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/gFTuIpxRX8
— Ukrainian Association of Football (@uafukraine) June 21, 2023
Croatia's next match
The visitors are coming off a 1-2 win over England in their last match, but still have a number of matches remaining.
Sat, Jun 24, Spain U21 vs Croatia U21, European U21 Championship
Superbet Arena - Giulești Stadium
Superbet Arena - Giulești and originally Rapid Arena, is a soccer stadium located in the city of Bucharest, Romania. It is located in the Giulești district, on the site of the former Giulești-Valentin Stănescu Stadium. It was inaugurated on March 26, 2022 and has a capacity of 14,047 fans.
Player to watch at the tournament
Mykhaylo Mudryk (Ukraine), is the player, according to Transfermarkt, with the highest market value of the entire European Under-21 (60 million euros). And he does not belong to one of the world's major powers.
Background
This will be the 5th meeting between the two teams, so they will want to start with all this commitment and get ahead, in addition to adding a victory, leaving 1 win for Ukraine, 2 draws and 2 for Croatia.
They are warming up
A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.
Fans
Gradually the fans arrive at the stadium, an average entry is expected for this Euro U21.
They are already at the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for the warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.
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What time is Ukraine vs Croatia match for UEFA Euro U-21?
This is the start time of the game Ukraine vs Croatia of June 21th, in several countries:
Mexico: 10:00 a.m. CDMX
Argentina: 12:00 noon
Chile: 12:00 noon
Colombia: 10:00 a.m.
Peru: 10:00 a.m.
USA: 12:00 noon ET
Ecuador: 10:00 a.m. ET
Uruguay: 12:00 hours
Paraguay: 11:00 a.m.
Spain: 17:00 hours
Where and how Ukraine vs Croatia and commentarying
The match will be broadcast on TUDN television.
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Watch out for this Ukrainian player
Ukraine striker, 21 year old Bohdan Viunnyk has performed well, the striker has played his eleventh game in his local league, 11 as a starter and 0 as a substitute, managing to score 2 goals in the Austrian league and 1 assist, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay strong in the Austrian league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments.
Watch out for this Croatian player
Croatia's striker, 19 year old Roko Šimić has performed well, the striker has played his 12th game in his local league, 12 as a starter and 0 as a substitute, managing to score 7 goals in the Swiss league and 2 assists, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay strong in the Swiss league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments.
How is Ukraine coming?
The locals in their last 5 matches have performed very well, as they have had several defeats in the last matches, their best result was the 3-0 against Slovakia U21, having a streak of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, a very unfavorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Italy U21 3 - 1 Ukraine U21, Mar 27, 2023, Under-21 International Friendly
Georgia U21 1 - 1 Ukraine U21, Nov. 21, 2022, Under-21 International Friendly
Ukraine U21 3 - 0 Slovakia U21, Sept. 27, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Slovakia U21 3 - 2 Ukraine U21, Sep. 23, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Armenia U21 0 - 2 Ukraine U21, Jun. 12, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship
How is Croatia coming?
The visitors in their last 5 matches have had a very good performance, as they have had several victories in the last matches, their best result was the 4-0 against Estonia U21, having a streak of 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, a very favorable streak for the team, but they need not to make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
England U21 1 - 2 Croatia U21, Mar. 28, 2023, Under-21 International Friendly
Denmark U21 2 - 1 Croatia U21, Sept. 27, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Croatia U21 2 - 1 Denmark U21, Sep. 23, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Estonia U21 0 - 4 Croatia U21, Jun. 8, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Norway U21 3 - 2 Croatia U21, Jun. 3, 2022, UEFA European Under-21 Champions