UEFA European Under-21 Championship: England and Ukraine are in the semi-finals, after defeating Portugal and France

In Kutaisi, the English continued their error-free run by knocking out Portugal thanks to the only goal of Anthony Gordon (34). The Newcastle striker secured his place in the semi-finals, at the expense of the last opponent of Belgium, who lost in the group stage in Group A (2-1).

This qualification in English is synonymous with the Olympic qualification for the other three teams that make up the final four teams. In fact, three Olympic tickets were distributed during this Euro. England did not participate in the Olympic Games, and Israel, Spain and Ukraine made sure of their presence in Paris in 2024.

Indeed, Ukraine created an upset by eliminating blueberries in the Cluj Arena. After Cherky’s opener (19th), Sudakov scored two goals, first from the penalty spot (32nd) and then from open play (44th) to rule Ukraine. Wahi thought he had equalized late in the game (81st), but his goal was disallowed and Bondarenko turned heaven on the French a few minutes later (86th).

In the semi-finals, Israel will face England in Batumi on Wednesday at 6:00 pm (Belgian time). Then Spain will face Ukraine at 21:00 in Bucharest. The final will be played on July 8 between the winners of these two confrontations in Batumi.