Ukraine displayed resilience in their emotionally charged match against Slovakia, coming from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory. The winner, a Roman Yaremchuk stunner in the 80th minute, kept Ukraine’s hopes alive in the tournament. This win marked the fourth time a team has come from behind to win a match at Euro 2024, showcasing Ukraine’s fighting spirit.
Austria put in a solid second-half performance to keep their chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive. With nine international matches without conceding a goal in the second half, Austria’s defensive prowess has been a key asset in the tournament. Their consistency in the second half is reminiscent of the Austrian national team’s historic feat from November 1973 to June 1975.
On the other hand, Poland faced disappointment as they were eliminated from the competition after their matchday. Despite the return of Robert Lewandowski, who couldn’t prevent a 1-3 loss, Poland’s journey in Euro 2024 came to a premature end.
A Kylian Mbappe-less France struggled to find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw against the Netherlands. Mbappe’s absence, due to a broken nose from a previous match, highlighted France’s reliance on the star player. This draw marked the first 0-0 scoreline in a France-Netherlands rivalry since 2004, emphasizing France’s recent struggles without Mbappe in the lineup.
Several individual milestones were achieved during the Euro 2024 matches on June 21. Ivan Schranz became only the second player to reach multiple goals at the tournament, while Marko Arnautovic became the second-oldest goalscorer for Austria at a major tournament. Christoph Baumgartner also made history by scoring at two different Euro competitions, a feat unmatched by any other Austrian national team player.
Overall, the matches on June 21 provided fans with thrilling moments, unexpected outcomes, and individual milestones. Ukraine’s comeback victory, Austria’s solid performance, Poland’s disappointment, France’s struggles without Mbappe, and various individual records all contributed to the excitement and drama of Euro 2024. The tournament continues to deliver surprises and memorable moments as teams compete for glory on the European stage.