Match report
Ukraine Stuns Belgium 3-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash
Ukraine
3–1
FT
Belgium
Mar 20, 2025
Ukraine delivered a stunning upset as they overpowered Belgium 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League match, showcasing strong defensive and offensive efforts. Oleksii Hutsuliak and V. Vanat scored crucial goals for Ukraine, while R. Lukaku briefly put Belgium in the lead before Ukraine's dominant second half performance sealed the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ukraine 3-1 Belgium
- • R. Lukaku (40') scored the only goal for Belgium
- • Oleksii Hutsuliak (66') equalized for Ukraine
- • V. Vanat (73') and I. Zabarnyi (78') scored the winning goals for Ukraine
- • Y. Tielemans (68') received a yellow card for Belgium
Lineups
Ukraine
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Lunin (G)
- 2 Y. Konoplia (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
- 6 I. Kaliuzhnyi (M)
- 15 V. Tsygankov (M)
- 17 O. Zinchenko (M)
- 10 M. Shaparenko (M)
- 8 H. Sudakov (M)
- 9 R. Yaremchuk (F)
Substitutes
- 4 O. Sych
- 18 Y. Yarmoliuk
- 11 V. Vanat
- 19 O. Hutsuliak
- 20 Y. Nazaryna
- 7 A. Yarmolenko
- 12 A. Trubin
- 23 D. Riznyk
- 5 O. Svatok
- 21 O. Nazarenko
- 14 V. Buialskyi
- 3 B. Mykhailichenko
Belgium
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 15 T. Meunier (D)
- 16 K. De Winter (D)
- 18 B. Mechele (D)
- 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
- 2 Z. Debast (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (M)
- 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 11 L. Trossard (M)
- 10 R. Lukaku (F)
Substitutes
- 20 H. Vanaken
- 14 D. Lukébakio
- 6 N. Raskin
- 23 A. Saelemaekers
- 21 J. Mokio
- 22 J. Doku
- 3 A. Al Dakhil
- 13 M. Sels
- 19 B. Heynen
- 12 S. Lammens
- 4 W. Faes
- 9 M. Batshuayi
Timeline
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25' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Konoplia · On: O. Sych
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40' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalR. Lukaku · Assist: K. De Bruyne
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62' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Sych · On: Y. Yarmolyuk
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62' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Shaparenko · On: V. Vanat
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63' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Yaremchuk · On: Oleksii Hutsuliak
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66' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalOleksii Hutsuliak
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68' Belgium Card · Yellow CardY. Tielemans
Foul
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70' Belgium subst · Substitution 1Off: K. De Bruyne · On: H. Vanaken
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70' Belgium subst · Substitution 2Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: D. Lukebakio
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73' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalV. Vanat
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78' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalI. Zabarnyi · Assist: O. Zinchenko
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80' Belgium subst · Substitution 3Off: K. De Winter · On: Nicolas Raskin
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80' Belgium subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Trossard · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
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88' Belgium subst · Substitution 5Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: J. Mokio
Match Stats
| Stat | Ukraine | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 89% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 402 | 500 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 345 | 444 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match shifted in Ukraine's favor after Oleksii Hutsuliak's equalizing goal in the 66th minute, sparking a series of substitutions that further bolstered their offensive capabilities.
- ▸ Ukraine's momentum continued with back-to-back goals from V. Vanat and I. Zabarnyi, securing their victory and leaving Belgium struggling to maintain their competitive edge.