MirrorFootball's Ukraine blogger Ryan Keaney signs off with a look back at Ukraine's Euro 2012 campaign, which ended with defeat to England on June 19.
Oleh Blokhin, his players, his coaching staff and the Ukraine
supporters will bemoan the extra officials who are placed on the
goal-line to spot situations like Marko Devic’s shot. He was ideally
placed and had a clear view missed seeing the whole of the football
crossing the line. The furore and debate over goal-line technology,
however, will mask a tooth-less display.
The first half was rather
promising. The co-hosts passed the ball well, kept possession and
created a couple of chances. As everyone headed off the pitch at
half-time, all looked rosy. They needed to win and they were in a solid
position. However, they suffered for not having a more accomplished
goalkeeper available and they suffered for two poor decisions. Andriy
Pyatov has been a liability in all three games and was rightfully
punished for failing to command his error.
