Mykola Shaparenko: Learning From The First Match Defeat

JAKARTA Mykola Shaparenko was named Vivo's Man of The Match in Ukraine's dramatic win over Slovakia with a score of 2-1 in Group E UEFA EURO 2024, at the D\"usseldorf stadium, Arena, Friday 21 June. His impressive performance helped Ukraine rise from behind and gain three important points.

Shaparenko acknowledged the importance of lessons from the previous match against Romania. "I want to say that the first match against Romania gave us big lessons and prepared us for today. You saw our mental strength today. We followed our coach's directions and ideas, and I am very proud of that," he said.

With the goals and assists he created, Shaparenko became the first Dynamo Kyiv player to score at EURO since Andriy Shevchenko in 2012. UEFA's Technical Observer Panel praised his performance: "In addition to scoring goals and providing assists, he is also impressive in playing with and without balls and has a very good position."

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In the two matches that have been played in this tournament, Shaparenko showed calm and accuracy in controlling the ball, as well as significant contributions in attack.

Goals and assists against Slovakia are proof of its vital contribution to the Ukrainian national team. With a top speed of 31 km/hour and a distance of almost 20 km in two games, Shaparenko showed great stamina and hard work on the pitch.

Shaparenko will return to being a mainstay as Ukraine continues its struggle at the 2024 UEFA EURO. His brilliant performance has so far given great hope to the team and supporters of Ukraine in this tournament.