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“Splendid guys” – Celebrated Ukrainians dedicate EM tickets to their soldiers
Status: 27.03.2024 | Reading time: 2 minutes
Ukraine, Poland and Georgia buy the last tickets for the European Championship
Big celebrations in Ukraine, Poland and Georgia: These three nations were the last teams to qualify for this summer’s European Championships in Germany. Ukraine prevailed against Iceland. Poland won in Wales and Georgia defeated Greece.
The Ukrainian national team qualifies for the European Football Championship in Germany in the play-off game against Iceland. There is great rejoicing in the war-torn country. President Zelenskyj also speaks out.
The last-minute qualification for the European Football Championship caused great emotions among the war-torn Ukrainians. “The people who defend Ukraine on the front lines, you gave them a little bit of happiness. I thank you very much for that. You are great guys,” said former world-class striker Andrij Shevchenko (47) and current President of the Ukrainian Football Association to the team in the dressing room after the 2-1 (0-1) win in the play-off final against Iceland on Tuesday evening.
Albert Gudmundsson (30th minute) initially gave the Icelanders the lead in Breslau, Poland. But Viktor Zyhankov (54th) and superstar Mykhailo Mudryk (84th) turned the game in favor of the Ukrainians. “Everyone understands how important this victory is. Both before and after the games we said that these victories belong to our country, our people and the defenders who defend our freedom,” said national coach Serhiy Rebrov.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyj thanked him shortly after the game. “Thank you guys!! Thank you, team!” Zelensky wrote on Telegram, adding: “If the Ukrainians have a hard time, but they don’t give up and keep fighting, then the Ukrainians will inevitably win.”
Ukraine against Belgium, Romania and Slovakia
Like Poland and Georgia, Ukraine qualified for the summer tournament in Germany at the last opportunity. At their fourth European Championship, the Ukrainians will play in the group stage against Belgium, Romania and Slovakia. Iceland’s president also wished his opponent good luck. “Congratulations, Ukraine. It was a good game and a well-deserved win. Good luck at Euro 2024,” wrote Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson on X.
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Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s war of aggression for more than two years. There are currently no home games for Ukrainian teams at international games; clubs and the national team are switching to stadiums in other countries.
