Belgium secured a spot in the last 16 of the European Championship with a goalless draw against Ukraine. Romania topped Group E, followed by Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine in last place based on goal difference. Despite four points, Ukraine was eliminated as the first team with such a record in a group.Belgium secured a spot in the last 16 of the European Championship with a goalless draw against Ukraine. Romania topped Group E, followed by Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine in last place based on goal difference. Despite four points, Ukraine was eliminated as the first team with such a record in a group. The match took a dramatic turn when Ukrainian substitute Ruslan Malinovskyi attempted to score directly from a corner late in the match. However, Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels made a crucial save to preserve the draw.
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Belgium reached the last 16 of the European Championship on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine. The Ukrainians became the first team with four points in a group to be eliminated.
All four teams in Group E at Euro 2024 finished with four points. Romania finished first, followed by Belgium and Slovakia. Ukraine was last on goal difference.
The third-placed Belgians almost had a different ending when Ukrainian substitute Ruslan Malinovskyi tried to score straight from a corner late in the match. Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels managed to save the goal at the near post.
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