European Cup qualifiers - 0-0 draw with Ukraine and Italy, thrilling advancement

The 10th round of Group C of the 2024 European Cup qualifiers ushered in a focus battle. Italy, who went to the Bayer Arena to fight, relied on goalkeeper Donnarumma to make many thrilling saves and finally drew 0-0 with Ukraine. Qualified for the European Cup.

Two minutes into the campaign, Italy took the initiative to organize an offensive opportunity. After receiving Zaniolo's pass, Raspadori attacked from the top of the penalty area, but was blocked by the Ukrainian defensive player. In the 6th minute, Zaniolo headed the ball from behind. Chiesa volleyed in front of the small penalty area, but the ball went higher than the goal post.

In the 14th minute, Ukraine tried to counterattack. Sudakov shot a low shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma. 2 minutes later, Jorginho organized a chance and followed up with Varela at the top of the penalty area and shot, but the ball was hit by the Ukrainian goalkeeper. In the 20th minute, Raspadori made a pass from the penalty area. Di Lorenzo nodded the ball from behind but the ball went higher than the post.

In the 34th minute, Di Lorenzo sent a cross from the wing. Raspadori responded and shot but missed. In the 42nd minute, Fratesi created an offensive opportunity. Barrera tried to attack from the top of the arc but turned into a pass. Chiesa's shot was also cleared by the Ukrainian defensive player.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Dimarco received Zaniolo's pass and attacked from the penalty area but was blocked by the opponent's player. In the 65th minute, Konoplia passed the ball and Mudrick shot a single shot after an Italian player made a mistake, but Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma struck out in time to save the ball.

In the 76th minute, Chiesa broke through the defense and crossed from the penalty area to the center. Skamarca shot hard in the face of the defense, but the ball was won by the Ukrainian goalkeeper. 2 minutes later, Mudrik sent a cross, and Stepanenko headed the ball but missed. In the 81st minute, Skamarka passed the ball and Chiesa's attack from the penalty area was blocked by the Ukrainian player.

In the 89th minute, Mudrik organized a chance and Sudakov's attack from the penalty area was blocked by Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the stoppage time of the second half, Piharonok passed the ball and Sikan attacked from the penalty area but the opponent player resolved the scoring opportunity.

In the end, Italy drew with Ukraine 0-0 and successfully qualified for the European Cup.