Ukraine can still qualify for Euro 2024 through play-offs Mykhailo Mudryk is denied a late spot kick and Italy go through to the Finals 😬 #EURO2024 /VoTWvMZ1nO In the 92nd minute, Oleksandr Zubkov’s ball into the area was attacked by Chelsea’s Mykhaylo Mudryk – who appeared to be clipped by Italy substitute Bryan Cristante.ĭespite desperate protests from the hosts, referee Jesus Gil Manzano and VAR failed to act upon the challenge which meant Italy secured the vital point they needed to finish second in the group. The pair were fighting for a spot in Euro 2024 in Germany next year with just one automatic spot in Group C remaining after England topped the group in comfortable fashion. Heading into Monday night’s final Euro 2024 qualifier between Ukraine and Italy, which saw both sides on 13 points and Italy marginally ahead on goal difference, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Should Ukraine have been awarded a penalty vs Italy? Ukraine were controversially denied a penalty in the final stages of their decisive Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, which meant their opponents secured a place in next year’s tournament.
