Romania's captain, Stanciu, capitalized on a goalkeeper error by Lunin to open the scoring in the 29th minute. After the break, Razvan Marin and Dragus added to Romania's tally, sealing an impressive 3-0 win for Iordanescu's team.
Despite holding 71.3% of possession and taking 13 shots, Ukraine managed an xG (expected goals) of only 0.55, highlighting their inefficiency in front of goal. In contrast, Romania, with just 28.7% possession, registered an xG of 1.1, demonstrating their clinical finishing.
Next, Ukraine faces Slovakia in a crucial match to bounce back from this defeat, while Romania eagerly anticipates a challenge against group favorites Belgium in their upcoming fixture.