The Romania national team rediscovered victory this Monday in the final phase of the Euro Cup 24 years later, with a 3-0 victory in Munich against Ukrainewhich he first appeased and then completely defeated, between two failures of Andriy Lunintwo distant shots of Nicolas Stanciu and Razvan Marin and the third goal inside the area by Dragus.
The debut in Germany 2024 was a nightmare for Lunin, dazzling in the Champions League with Real Madrid, unrecognizable in the Euro Cup, with two errors unbecoming of his level that unleashed the maelstrom with which Romania defeated Ukraine conclusively.
Defeat points to Lunin. His expression of frustration, expressive, revealed the goalkeeper’s bad afternoon, but it was not strictly his alone. Also from his defensive teammates, without paying attention to the essential minimum, for example, in the third goal that sealed everything before the time of the duel. And the offensive ones. Neither Dovbyk, nor Tysganovic, nor Mudrykamong others, reached the height described by their qualities at the determining moment.
And his coach, Rebrov, never found the formula to oppose Iordanescu’s successful plan. Yes, Romania did, which had not won in the Euro Cup since 2000 (in fact it was their only victory, 2-3 against England).
From the beginning he appeased Ukraine’s mood. He waited for her, contained her and gained ground on her moment by moment. He controlled her and caused her to make mistakes. He took advantage of the first most visible one. The mess started Zabarnyi. His transfer back, with so much pressure on him, was not a good idea. The calmness with which she took it even worse. The complete failure was Lunin’s: he made a fatal clearance.
His faulty right hand fell at the feet of Denis Man, who immediately transferred it to Stanciu. His hitting was extraordinary. By execution, power, precision, surprise and resolution. A great goal from outside the area, diagonally, into the top corner, an impossible parable for the Real Madrid goalkeeper, victim of the previous error. Because the shot was unstoppable.
Video Great goal from Romania! Stanciu hangs it from the corner for 1-0
The Romanian captain took advantage of a mistake at the start of Ukraine to hit the left corner with power and direction.
The second goal was not. In a counterattack, already in the second half, the loose ball was left to Razvan Marin, who hit a shot that was more than catchable for Lunin. It should have been his. It shouldn’t have been a goal. The Ukrainian goalkeeper didn’t reach him, his face serious, sad, too insecure. Between both goals, his anticipation of a corner kick could have been another concession. Stanciu’s direct corner hit the crossbar.
Romania had merit to win it, beyond the failures of others. Romania always supported her very well. Aware of the threat posed by players like Dovbyk, Tsygankov and Mudryk, the Romanian team drew up a tactical plan, with help, order and rigor, from which they emerged victorious throughout the match. From beginning to end. Each defensive success was cheered by the team as another victory on the road to final victory. Unappealable.
Video The second one from Romania has arrived! Marin hits a cannon shot that Lunin eats
Razvan took a rebound outside the area and released shrapnel, the goalkeeper mistimed the shot and the ball ended up in the nets.
The 3-0, even before game time, with the simple overflow of the winger Man – one of the best, if not the best, of the match, with participation in each of the goals – and the shot inside the small area, alone, without opposition from Dragus, was the absolute confirmation of everything that was seen on the field, without a single real chance for Ukraine, on the ropes in group E, devoured by the demand of the Euro Cup and two failures by Lunin .
Video It’s already a win for Romania! Denis Dragus enters alone to make it 3-0
The Romanians took advantage of Ukraine’s weak marking and on a wall in the small area the number 19 sent it to save.
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