Belgium and Ukraine drew 0-0 in their final Group E match at Euro 2024, with Belgium advancing to the last 16 as one of the four third-placed teams with four points.Belgium and Ukraine drew 0-0 in their final Group E match at Euro 2024, with Belgium advancing to the last 16 as one of the four third-placed teams with four points. The Ukrainians, despite having four points, became the first team in the tournament to be eliminated in such a scenario. Romania finished first in the group, followed by Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine on goal difference. Belgium nearly conceded a late goal when Ukrainian substitute Ruslan Malinovskyi attempted to score directly from a corner kick, but Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels made a crucial save at the near post.
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Belgium reached the last 16 of the European Championship on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine. The Ukrainians became the first team with four points in a group to be eliminated.
All four teams in Group E at Euro 2024 finished with four points. Romania finished first, followed by Belgium and Slovakia. Ukraine was last on goal difference.
The third-placed Belgians almost had a different ending when Ukrainian substitute Ruslan Malinovskyi tried to score straight from a corner late in the match. Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels managed to save the goal at the near post.
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