The victory marks a significant statement from Romania in their opening match of the tournament, highlighting their ambitions and capabilities on the European stage. As they look ahead in Group D, Romania will aim to build on this impressive start and continue their journey with confidence and momentum.
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Romania delivered a stunning performance at Euro 2024, securing a decisive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in a match held at the Allianz Arena in Munich. From start to finish, Romania’s national team demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork, much to the delight of their passionate supporters who created a vibrant atmosphere throughout the stadium.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Nicolae Stanciu, a key figure for Romania, unleashed a spectacular strike from outside the box. His shot soared into the top corner of Ukraine’s net, leaving goalkeeper Lunin helpless and setting the tone for Romania’s dominance.
Stanciu came close to adding another memorable goal shortly after with a well-executed corner that rattled off the post.
In the second half, Romania continued to assert their superiority. Răzvan Marin extended their lead in the 53rd minute with a powerful shot from 22 meters that found its way past Lunin. Just four minutes later, Dennis Man’s exceptional dribbling in the penalty area set up Andrei Drăguş for Romania’s third goal, sealing their emphatic victory.
The result marks a significant statement from Romania early in the tournament, highlighting their formidable potential and ambitions in Euro 2024. As they move forward in Group D, Romania will aim to build on this impressive start and maintain their momentum in pursuit of further success.
Star Performer: Nicolae Stanciu
Romania captain Nicolae Stanciu reflected on his outstanding performance and Romania’s impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine at Euro 2024:
“I know myself and I know my team-mates, so I know we’re not going to celebrate after this win. We’re only going to concentrate on Belgium now.
“The support was unique, we’ve never felt anything like this before. My siblings, my father, and my wife all had tears in their eyes. I’d like to thank them all and I hope we’ve made them very happy today. We have to thank everyone, and I hope they’ll celebrate. What we did today was just sensational.
“It was the goal of my career. This shirt means everything to me. To score at a EURO finals and to win in the manner that we did, it’s just incredible.”
Stanciu’s leadership and exceptional goal were pivotal in Romania’s triumph, setting a high standard for their campaign as they prepare to face Belgium next.
Rebrov: It is not the last game, we will recover
Ukraine manager Serhiy Rebrov gave his thoughts to BBC One following their 0-3 defeat to Romania at Euro 2024:
“Unfortunately, we lost today. We will analyze the game and discuss what happened, but this is not our final game, and we will learn from it. We had shortcomings in some aspects of the game, and that’s why we lost today.
“I believe all the players understand the pressure. We were aware of this and started the game well. However, we made mistakes that we need to review and correct. As top-level players, we must perform at our maximum.
“We have three more games ahead of us, and we need to recover and prepare for the next match, which will be even more crucial than today’s.”