However, the disruption of the covid pandemic subsequently robbed Ukraine of its Euro 2020 momentum. These successes saw Ukraine top their group and secure automatic qualification to the European Championship for the first time in the country’s history. The team’s qualifying campaign included a famous 2-1 victory in Kyiv over reigning European champions Portugal, and a swashbuckling 5-0 romp against Serbia in Lviv. Under the guidance of former star striker turned national team manager Shevchenko, Ukraine qualified for Euro 2020 in memorable style, remaining unbeaten throughout 2019. This twelve-month postponement has not been kind to Ukraine.

However, once the Ukrainian squad begins its European Championship campaign against the Netherlands on Sunday, coach Andriy Shevchenko will be hoping to make headlines on the pitch.Įuro 2020 is kicking off one year late due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ukraine has been in the international spotlight during this week’s build-up to Euro 2020 thanks to a scandal over the design of the national team’s football shirt.

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