Yaremchuk And Dovbyk Lead Ukraine To Victory In Euro 2024 Prep Against Moldova

Ukraine wrapped up their Euro 2024 preparations with a decisive 4-0 win over Moldova in Chisinau. Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk scored for Serhiy Rebrov's team, who will start their Group E campaign against Romania next Monday.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Andrii Lunin returned to the lineup for Ukraine, who were looking to bounce back from Friday's 2-1 loss to Poland. This was only their second defeat under Rebrov. Yaremchuk opened the scoring just two minutes into the match on his 50th cap. Despite Vitalii Mykolenko limping off in the 30th minute, Viktor Tsyhankov doubled the lead before half-time.

Girona striker Dovbyk, LaLiga's top scorer for the 2023-24 season with 24 goals, added to the tally four minutes after the restart. Heorhii Sudakov's strike in the 54th minute sealed a comfortable victory for Ukraine.

Victory against Moldova! Keep our fingers crossed for Vitaliy Mykolenko pic.twitter.com/pCD6K7k4Py

— Ukrainian Association of Football (@uafukraine) June 11, 2024

Ukraine's performance was a strong response to their recent setback against Poland. The early goal by Yaremchuk set the tone for the match, and despite Mykolenko's injury, the team maintained their momentum. Tsyhankov's goal before half-time provided a cushion, allowing Ukraine to play with confidence in the second half.

Dovbyk's contribution shortly after the break further solidified Ukraine's dominance. His impressive form in LaLiga has clearly translated to international success. Sudakov's goal in the 54th minute was the final touch on a well-rounded team effort.

As Ukraine prepares to face Romania next Monday, this victory serves as a morale booster. The team's ability to recover quickly from a loss and deliver a commanding performance bodes well for their upcoming Euro 2024 campaign.