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Group E is the most interesting of Euro 2024, since currently all the teams in it have 3 points. And also, based on the results of the third round, a very rare situation may arise when all teams can score 4 points and the team with four points may not qualify for the playoffs. Previously, such a situation occurred during the 1994 World Cup, when Mexico, Ireland, Italy and Norway each scored 4 points. Three teams qualified for the playoffs and the Norwegians returned home.
At Euro 2024, the worst situation is that of Ukraine, which missed the first match and lost 0:3 to Romania. And now Ukraine has the worst goal difference, a 2:1 victory over Slovakia didn’t improve it much. In such a situation, if all teams have 4 points, Ukraine will be eliminated. And in this regard, the national teams of Slovakia and Romania are tempted to draw and reach the 1/8 finals together. Usually, if teams settle for a draw, that’s miraculously exactly what happens. And the most famous and egregious case occurred at Euro 2008, when Denmark and Sweden, as if on command, equalized with a certain score of 2:2 and sent Italy home. Therefore, in all respects, Ukraine has very little chance of qualifying for the playoffs, especially since the opponent is powerful. Belgium unexpectedly lost to Slovakia, but then confidently beat Romania. In the third round, the Belgians need a victory and will be clear favorites.
- Soccer. Euros 2024. Ukraine – Belgium. Direct
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