Shevchenko has tried to get his side away from being defensive and reactive to become more attacking since taking over in 2016. That certainly wasn't the ideal opponent for Ukraine, who advanced into the knockouts despite winning only one of their group games. Known for his pragmatism, Andersson's side had kept Spain in check during the group stage. Sweden, under veteran coach Janne Andersson, had been one of the most unrelenting teams to play against at Euro 2020. Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates after Ukraine's win over Sweden Image: Paul Ellis/REUTERS How did Ukraine beat Sweden? It was also a big day for 24-year-old Oleksandr Zinchenko, who scored and assisted Ukraine's goals in the win. But ultimately Shevchenko's joy could not be contained. The football his side played wasn't pretty, especially against a stubborn Swedish side that refused to give in even after going down to 10-men. It was therefore only fitting that the former Dynamo Kiev, AC Milan and Chelsea star, now the head coach of Ukraine's national team, was at the center of his side's celebration as they defeated Sweden in extra time - a result that puts Ukraine in their first ever quarterfinal at a European championship. (Forsberg 43' - Zinchenko 27', Dovbyk 120+1')Īndriy Shevchenko is not only a legend in Ukraine but a legend of the game.
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