Romania Triumphs Over Ukraine 3-0 in Euro 2024 Opener in Munich

Jun 17, 2024, 02:58 PM

Romania secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich. This win marks Romania's first at a European Championship in 24 years and their second-ever win at the Euros. Nicolae Stanciu opened the scoring in the 29th minute, followed by goals from Razvan Marin and Denis Dragus in the 53rd and 57th minutes, respectively. Romania's Radu Dragusin delivered a standout performance with 1 interception, 2 blocks, 10 clearances, and a 100% success rate in both aerial and ground duels. Nicolae Stanciu was named Man of the Match. Romania also kept a clean sheet. The match also saw a security breach with a fan invading the pitch and the display of the Donetsk People’s Republic flag by Romanian fans.