Euro 2024 Standings: Ukraine Victorious in Thrilling Opener

Ukraine Surprises England in First Match

The long-awaited UEFA Euro 2024 tournament kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, as Ukraine pulled off an unlikely victory over tournament favorite England. In a hard-fought match, Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko scored the winning goal in the 84th minute, securing a crucial 1-0 win for the upstart nation.

England Struggles Despite Dominant Possession

England dominated possession throughout the match, but despite several promising chances, they were unable to find the back of the net. Ukraine's resolute defense stood firm, keeping the English at bay until Yarmolenko's late strike. The victory is a significant upset for Ukraine, who have never beaten England in a competitive match.

Group A Standings After Matchday 1

| Team | Points | GD | |---|---|---| | Ukraine | 3 | +1 | | England | 0 | -1 | | Croatia | 0 | 0 | | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 |