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Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 with goalless draw against Ukraine

Posted : 21 November 2023
Reigning European champions Italy secured their place in Euro 2024 with a goalless draw against Ukraine, finishing as Group C runners-up behind England. The Azzurri only needed to avoid defeat to qualify after winning the reverse fixture 2-1. The match in Leverkusen, Germany, was intense, with both teams vying for the crucial point. Despite Ukraine's passionate performance, Italy held on to qualify for their eighth consecutive European Championship.
 
The game took place amid the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, with the Ukrainian team and their fans dealing with the ongoing crisis. Despite the challenges, Ukraine boss Serhiy Rebrov praised his players for their character and dedication to representing their country on the pitch. The war's impact on the players, who are constantly following news updates, added complexity to their preparations.
 
Ukraine, the only team to take points off England in the qualifiers, began the match positively, seeking the victory they needed. The game saw notable moments, including Heorhiy Sudakov's shot testing Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and a crucial save from Ukraine's Anatoliy Trubin denying Nicolo Barella. Despite both teams having chances, the match ended goalless, securing Italy's qualification for Euro 2024.
 
Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti acknowledged the team's achievement and recognized that the competition's level would now increase. Italy will enter Euro 2024 as the defending champions, and Spalletti expressed that the real challenge begins as they look to defend their crown in Germany next summer. In other qualifying matches, the Czech Republic and Slovenia also secured their spots in the tournament from their respective groups.

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