Match report

Czech Republic Defeats Ukraine 3-2 in Thrilling UEFA Nations League Clash

Czech Republic
Czech Republic
3–2
FT
Ukraine
Ukraine
Sep 10, 2024

In a pulsating encounter, the Czech Republic held off a valiant Ukraine comeback to secure a 3-2 victory in their UEFA Nations League match. P. Sulc opened the scoring for the Czechs, followed by V. Vanat's equalizer for Ukraine. Sulc struck again before half-time, and T. Soucek converted a penalty to extend the lead. Despite G. Sudakov's late goal for Ukraine, the Czech Republic held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Czech Republic 3-2 Ukraine
  • • P. Sulc scored two goals
  • • V. Vanat and G. Sudakov scored for Ukraine
  • • T. Soucek converted a penalty
  • • Five yellow cards were issued to Czech Republic players
  • • One yellow card to G. Sudakov of Ukraine
  • • Three substitutions each for both teams

Lineups

Czech Republic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kovář (G)
  • 5 V. Coufal (D)
  • 6 M. Vitík (D)
  • 7 L. Krejčí (D)
  • 8 J. Zelený (D)
  • 15 P. Šulc (M)
  • 22 T. Souček (M)
  • 12 L. Červ (M)
  • 17 V. Černý (F)
  • 19 T. Chorý (F)
  • 14 L. Provod (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 O. Lingr
  • 9 A. Hložek
  • 13 V. Kušej
  • 10 P. Schick
  • 21 A. Král
  • 16 A. Zadražil
  • 23 J. Markovič
  • 11 T. Čvančara
  • 2 D. Zima
  • 4 R. Hranáč
  • 18 L. Kalvach

Ukraine

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Trubin (G)
  • 19 O. Tymchyk (D)
  • 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
  • 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
  • 7 A. Yarmolenko (M)
  • 10 M. Shaparenko (M)
  • 17 O. Zinchenko (M)
  • 20 M. Mudryk (M)
  • 11 V. Vanat (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 V. Tsyhankov
  • 14 H. Sudakov
  • 8 R. Malinovskyi
  • 9 R. Yaremchuk
  • 21 O. Pikhalionok
  • 1 H. Bushchan
  • 2 Y. Konoplia
  • 18 V. Brazhko
  • 4 M. Talovierov
  • 5 V. Kabaiev
  • 23 A. Lunin
  • 3 V. Bondar

Timeline

  1. Czech Republic
    21' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sulc · Assist: V. Cerny
  2. Ukraine
    37' Ukraine Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Vanat · Assist: M. Shaparenko
  3. Czech Republic
    45'+2 Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sulc
  4. Czech Republic
    47' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    Ladislav Krejčí

    Off the ball foul

  5. Czech Republic
    48' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Vitík

    Foul

  6. Czech Republic
    54' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    V. Cerny

    Foul

  7. Czech Republic
    63' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    T. Souček

    Foul

  8. Czech Republic
    65' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Provod · On: O. Lingr
  9. Czech Republic
    66' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Cerny · On: A. Hlozek
  10. Czech Republic
    68' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zelený

    Foul

  11. Ukraine
    69' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andriy Yarmolenko · On: V. Tsygankov
  12. Ukraine
    69' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Shaparenko · On: G. Sudakov
  13. Ukraine
    70' Ukraine Card · Yellow Card
    G. Sudakov

    Foul

  14. Czech Republic
    78' Czech Republic Var · Penalty confirmed
    Ladislav Krejčí
  15. Ukraine
    79' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Stepanenko · On: R. Malinovskyi
  16. Ukraine
    79' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Vanat · On: R. Yaremchuk
  17. Czech Republic
    80' Czech Republic Goal · Penalty
    T. Souček
  18. Ukraine
    81' Ukraine Card · Yellow Card
    R. Yaremchuk

    Argument

  19. Czech Republic
    81' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Sulc · On: V. Kusej
  20. Czech Republic
    81' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Chory · On: P. Schick
  21. Ukraine
    84' Ukraine Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Sudakov · Assist: V. Tsygankov
  22. Ukraine
    85' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Zinchenko · On: O. Pikhalyonok
  23. Czech Republic
    89' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lukáš Červ · On: A. Kral

Match Stats

Stat Czech Republic Ukraine
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 19
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 347 458
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 266 383
Shots Inside Box 9 14
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Sulc's early goal gave Czech Republic the lead, setting the tone for their strong start
  • ▸ T. Soucek's penalty in the second half secured a crucial third goal for the Czechs, despite Ukraine's late push
  • ▸ Ukraine's late goal by G. Sudakov briefly reignited hopes for an equalizer, but Czech Republic held on to secure the win