Ukraine managed to keep their hopes alive in a dramatic match against Slovakia, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1. Roman Yaremchuk’s stunning goal in the 80th minute proved to be the game-winner, showing their resilience and determination to stay in the competition.
Austria displayed a solid second-half performance to keep their chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive. Their ability to not concede a goal in the second half for nine consecutive international matches is a remarkable feat, reminiscent of their past success in the 1970s.
On the other hand, Poland faced disappointment as they were eliminated from the competition after a 1-3 loss. Despite the return of Robert Lewandowski to the pitch, they couldn’t secure a victory, highlighting their struggles in this tournament.
In a match that lacked goals, France was held to a 0-0 draw by the Netherlands. The absence of Kylian Mbappe, who was sidelined due to breaking his nose in a previous match, seemed to affect France’s attacking prowess as they missed several opportunities to score.
– Ukraine’s comeback win marked the fourth time a team came from behind to win at Euro 2024, showing a trend of exciting matches in the tournament.
– Ivan Schranz became the second player to score multiple goals at Euro 2024, following in the footsteps of Germany’s Jamal Musiala.
– Austria’s impressive defensive record of not conceding a second-half goal in nine international matches is a rarely achieved milestone in modern football.
– Marko Arnautovic’s goal at the age of 35 years and 63 days made him the second-oldest goalscorer for Austria at a major tournament.
– Christoph Baumgartner’s goal at Euro 2024 marked his achievement of scoring at two different European Championships, setting a record for the Austrian national team.
The matches on day 8 of Euro 2024 provided a mix of emotions, from exhilarating comebacks to disappointing eliminations. The statistics from these matches highlight the individual and team performances that have shaped the outcome of the tournament so far.
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