UEFA Nations League: Let’s Get Cheeky!
Good evening, football fans and aficionados! Grab your popcorn and your seats because the UEFA Nations League is back, and it’s bringing more drama than an episode of *EastEnders*. Did you know you can catch all the thrill on Megogo? Yes, the place where you can watch athletes footy while snacking like a king! (Or a footballer trying to stay fit.)
Match Results: Juicy Scores and Holy Misses!
Let’s dive into the latest scores, shall we? Italy gave Israel a proper hiding, finishing 4-1 like a bad day at the office! It seems like Italy’s Reteghi and Di Lorenzo were clocking in goals like they were bonuses, while dear Abu Fani just wanted to feel included!
Over in Belgium, things got tense. Belgium stomped into their match against France, but alas, they left with their tails between their legs: **1-2**. Openda thought he had it all wrapped up just before halftime, only to be outdone by Kolo Muani—sneaking in two goals while Belgium’s Thielemans practiced his penalty technique… and failed miserably! Come on, mate, it’s not rocket science!
The Germans played the understated game with the Netherlands, narrowly claiming a **1-0** victory. But seriously, if your only goal is named ‘Leveling,’ maybe it’s time for a new nickname, lads. Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina were left with a big zero against Hungary after a **0-2** embarrassment. Soboszlai must have felt like he was on holiday with those two goals!
League B and C: A Mixed Bag of Joy and Pain!
In League B, Georgia took a little too long to wake up, conceding **1-0** to Albania. It’s like watching a toddler try to eat spaghetti for the first time—chaotic but completely adorable. Ukraine fought tooth and nail to hold onto a **1-1** draw against the Czech Republic, which is like celebrating a tie during a championship game. Come on, Ukraine, don’t just stand there! Show some fire!
And if that wasn’t dramatic enough, Iceland and Turkey put on a goal-fest, finishing at **2-4** after Turkey decided to play like it was a five-a-side pub match! With all these missed penalties and last-minute thrills, it’s as if the players are taking up acting lessons—mostly in ‘how not to score.’
Spotlight on Ukraine’s Quest
Now, let’s put a spotlight on our pals in Ukraine. Serhiy Rebrov’s band of warriors started their League of Nations journey in Prague, losing to Albania. You can almost hear the collective groans as fans wonder if they’ve been cursed! They seem unable to find the back of the net, consistently bringing home disappointing results.
Currently sitting at the bottom of the table with 4 points, they clearly need to find their inner football gods because the last time I checked, you don’t win matches by showing up! And what’s this? Two final matchdays with Georgia and Albania left on the docket? Talk about pressure! It’s like entering the last round in *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?* and you’ve already burned your lifelines!
Final Thoughts: The Tension Builds!
As we gear up for the final matches on November 16 and 19, here’s hoping Rebrov’s crew finds their rhythm and gets a few more points on the board—otherwise, they might find themselves demoted quicker than a reality TV star after a scandal! So let’s keep our fingers crossed, our snacks at the ready, and our television remotes poised for some nail-biting action!
Until next time, keep the spirit high, the banter cheeky, and remember: football is life! (Well, unless you’re Belgium with a missed penalty.) Cheers!
This is reported by the site UEFA.
Broadcasts of all Nations League matches are available on the Megogo media service.
League of Nations
4th round
October 14
League A
Group 2
Italy – Israel 4:1
Naked: Reteghi, 41, Di Lorenzo, 54, 79, Fratezzi, 72 – Abu Fani, 66
Belgium – France 1:2
Naked: Openda, 45+3 – Kolo Muani, 35, 62
Missed penalty: Thielemans, 23 (Belgium)
Withdrawal: Chouameny, 76 (France)
Group 3
Germany – Netherlands 1:0
Main: Leveling, 64
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Hungary 0:2
Naked: Soboszlai, 38, 50
League B
Group 1
Georgia – Albania 0:1
Main: Asllani, 48
Ukraine – Czech Republic 1:1
Naked: Goals: Dovbyk (pen), 53 – June, 18.
Group 4
Wales – Montenegro 1:0
Main: Wilson, 36
Iceland – Turkey 2:4
Naked: Oskarsson, 3, Gudjonsen, 83 – Cahveci, 62, Calhanoglu, 67, Guler, 88, Aktürkoglu, 90+5
Missed penalty: Calhanoglu, 54
League C
Group 1
Azerbaijan – Slovakia 1:3
Naked: Bairamov, 38 – Mammadov, 15 (author), Haraslin, 75, Durish, 86
Estonia – Sweden 0:3
Naked: Nanasi, 29, 37, Dokeres, 66
As a national team of Ukraine, it competes in the League of Nations
Serhiy Rebrov’s team started in the second division of the League of Nations on September 7 in Prague with a 1:2 defeat against Albania. In another match of the 1st round, Georgia defeated the Czech Republic on its field – 4:1.
In the 2nd round, Ukraine lost away to the Czech Republic – 2:3, and Georgia beat Albania away – 1:0. In the 3rd round, the Czech Republic beat Albania at home – 2:0, and Ukraine beat Georgia – 1:0 in Poznań.
Our national team started the second round in Wroclaw with a draw with the Czech Republic – 1:1, and Georgia lost to Albania – 0:1.
Before the two final rounds, Ukraine occupies the last place in the tournament table with 4 points. The Czech Republic has 7 points and is in the lead. Georgia and Albania each have 6 points.
In the decisive games, Rebrov’s team will meet Georgia on November 16 in Batumi and Albania on November 19 in Tirana.