UKRAINE and North Macedonia go head-to-head in their second Euro 2020 matches with both sides desperate for some points on the board.
Ukraine took part in the most exciting match of the tournament so far, narrowly losing in a 3-2 loss to the Netherlands.
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Ukraine was involved in a thriller against the Netherlands, but was on the losing side Credit:.
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North Macedonia lost their first Euros match to Austria 3-1Credit:. – Pool
And after a superb effort in the Nations League, Igor Angelovski will believe that his North Macedonia side will have what it takes to reach the knockout stages despite losing to Austria. You can watch all the action at 2pm on ITV1.
What is the form?
North Macedonia is the lowest ranked team at Euro 2020 and despite losing 3-1 in their opener, Angelovski’s team impressed.
They also beat Germany, the 2014 World Cup winners, in March (2-1) and have a habit of not losing, with just three losses in their last 15 games.
Ukraine, on the other hand, would have left the field very dejected after their initial defeat, although after giving the Netherlands a scare in Amsterdam, Andriy Shevchenko’s team may enter it feeling optimistic.
Before this, Ukraine came in with absolutely nothing to lose and on a six-game unbeaten streak, winning two and drawing four, including a 1-1 game with France.
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Many of the guys were empty after the game with the Netherlands, we will see how many of them will be able to recover enough for the game against North Macedonia.
Andriy Shevchenko.
Who goes in and who goes out?
Ukraine’s Andriy Yarmolenko, who scored a great goal against the Netherlands, will be evaluated after suffering a blow, but he is expected to be fit.
Oleksandr Zubkov also suffered a calf injury and had to be withdrawn, which means that he is unlikely to appear.
North Macedonia would have been a bit worried when goalkeeper Stole Dimitievski knelt down and greeted the physios, but after being evaluated he was able to continue playing.
Napoli’s Elif Elmas and Leeds’ Ezgjan Alioski are expected to show up, meaning North Macedonia is likely to line up similarly against Ukraine as it did against Austria.
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“Playing our first game at the Euro was a huge experience. We face a difficult next game against Ukraine and we have to do everything we can to win because we have nothing to lose.
Igor Angeloski TalkSPORT
Careful with …
Okay, you’re in shape, Andriy Yarmolenko.
The West-Ham man pocketed a wonderful goal that will undoubtedly become one of the goals of the tournament.
The 31-year-old cut off his trusty left peg and unleashed an unstoppable shot that passed the hapless Maarten Stekelenburg in goal.
Hope you have the defense of North Macedonia dancing on ice.
If the game is rubbish
Take a look at Andriy Yarmolenko’s beautiful wife, Inna Yarmolenko.
The couple married in 2011 and have two children named Ivan and Danylo.
Inna works on social action projects and is a specialist in foreign relations in Ukraine, organizing charity events in the United States, promoting Eastern European culture abroad.
Match odds
Get all of your Euro 2020 pre-release tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
Match odds Ukraine to win 4/7 Draw 13/5 North Macedonia win 5/1 Euro 2020 absolute odds Ukraine 75/1 North Macedonia 500/1
* All odds are correct at time of publication.
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