Ukraine reaches EURO quarter for the first time beating Sweden in dramatic extra time goal

Euro 2012

Round of 16

Glasgow

Sweden 1

Forsberg 43'

Danielsson (Red card) 99'

Ukraine 2

Zinchenko 27'

Dovbyk 120+1'

Another thrilling match, Euro round of 16 thrill lasted till the very last minute, from the start of it. The match was decided in a very late goal came in injury time of extra time. Unlucky Sweden out from tournament with Forsberg scoring 4 , second top scorer so far. Ukraine will meet England in quarter final on 04 July at St Petersburg. Its Ukraine's second only quarter reach ever in major tournaments after 2006 World cup. 

These 2 teams met last in 2012 Euro, when Ukraine came from behind to beat Sweden, Present Coach Andriy Shevchenko scored the winner then. He used 3-5-2 against Sweden's 4-4-2 Yarmolenko and Yaremchuk at forward Positions. Kulusevski and Isak were starting as forwards for Sweden, with Forsberg, Ekdal, Larson, Olsson lining behind them. Sweden came into the match as group E toppers and Ukraine as Group C third placed team. 

First clear attempt on goal was from Ukraine, a combined attack by forwards and then Yaremchuk's powerful shot was pushed away by keeper Olsen. 

At 19', Isak's shot went just wide of the post. 

It was Ukraine who scored first, from the dangerous right wing attack. Yarmalenko crossed ball to box where Manchester City man Zinchenko was waiting. His left footed low side volley was too strong for Olsen to stop. This was his 7th international goal from 43 games. 

Sweden continued to pressure Ukraine for equaliser and it came from most dangerous player Forsberg again. He looked trying his luck from outside the box, but ball took deflection and went past keeper. 

Both teams went for half time break in level score. 

In the second half, Yarmalenko cleverly cut back ball into the box for Sydorchuk, whose curved shot hit the upright and went away. After that Forsberg hit the post twice but it seemed his luck was over in the tournament. 

It went on to extra time as both teams couldn't take lead in the stipulated time. 

Danielson received red card for fouling Besedin dangerously. He got ball while tackling, but his boot was too up. Even with 10 men, Sweden held Ukrain well, hoping to deal the match in penalties. 

But Dovbyk's late goal broke their hearts and secured Ukraine's spot in the quarter finals.