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Ukraine staged a stunning comeback against Belgium at the Estadio Enrique Roca de Murcia, winning 4-1 in a thrilling UEFA Nations League playoff match. Belgium took the lead in the 40th minute with a goal from Romelu Lukaku, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne. However, Ukraine responded emphatically. From the 66th minute onwards, Oleh Gutsulyak scored to turn the game around. Viktor Vanat and Illya Zabarnyi then added further goals in the 73rd and 79th minutes respectively to secure a convincing victory. Despite having less possession (45% compared to Belgium’s 55%), Ukraine proved more clinical in front of goal (7 shots on target compared to Belgium’s 4). The match, officiated by Sandro Schärer from Switzerland, was a hard-fought encounter with 17 fouls in total. Ukraine’s victory was deserved and showcased their impressive capabilities in this crucial Nations League tie.
Substitutions ukraine: at minute 25 O. Sych came in and Y. Konoplya went out., at minute 62 Y. Yarmolyuk came in and O. Sych went out., at minute 62 V. Vanat came in and M. Shaparenko went out., at minute 62 O. Gutsulyak came in and R. Yaremchuk went out., at minute 88 Y. Nazaryna came in and I. Kaliuzhnyi went out.
Substitutions belgium: at minute 70 H. Vanaken came in and K. De Bruyne went out., at minute 70 D. Lukebakio came in and C. De Ketelaere went out., at minute 80 N. Raskin came in and K. De Winter went out., at minute 80 A. Saelemaekers came in and L. Trossard went out., at minute 88 J. Mokio came in and M. De Cuyper went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ukraine
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Belgium
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