Ukraine Group Euro 2020: What's at Stake for Andriy Shevchenko's Squad

The European Championship has reached its knockout phase, and Ukraine is gearing up to make a historic run in the tournament. Despite finishing outside of the top two spots in their group, the Ukrainians still have opportunities to advance to the last 16.

With four last-16 spots available to the best third-placed finishers, Ukraine can still achieve their objective this summer. Under the guidance of national hero Andriy Shevchenko, the team has been impressive so far, topping their group ahead of Portugal and defeating reigning European champions 2-1 in Kiev.

Ukraine's next three matches will be crucial in determining their fate in the tournament. They face a tough opening game against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on June 13, followed by a match against North Macedonia in Bucharest on June 17. The Ukrainians conclude their group stage campaign with a match against Austria in the Romanian capital's National Arena on June 21.

While Ukraine has never made it past the group stage in their two previous tournament appearances, they are confident of achieving their objective this summer. With an unbeaten record in qualifying and a strong team spirit, Shevchenko's squad is well-equipped to make a deep run in the competition.

In their opening match against Sweden, Ukraine secured a thrilling 2-1 win in extra time, with hundreds of Andriy Shevchenkos dancing at Hampden Park. This victory marked their first-ever knockout tie at a European Championship.

The group runner-up will face the winners of Group A in London, while the winners of Group C will take on the third-placed side from Group D, E or F in Budapest. The Ukrainians are aware of the challenges ahead but remain focused on their goal to advance to the knockout phase and make a memorable run in Euro 2020.

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