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Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 for first win at major tournament in 24 years

Updated on: 18 June,2024 07:48 AM IST  |  Munich
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Iordanescu, who was the first coach to lead a Romania team at a European Championship since his father Anghel in 2016, turned 46 years old on Sunday

Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 for first win at major tournament in 24 years

Romania’s Nicolae Stanciu celebrates his goal v Ukraine yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

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Romania recorded only their second ever victory at the Euro—and their first in 24 years—with a 3-0 win over Ukraine on Monday to give coach Edward Iordanescu a late birthday present.


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Nicolae Stanciu put Romania ahead with a long-range strike in the first half before two quickfire goals from Razvan Marin and Denis Mihai Dragus early in the second half. It was Romania’s first win at a major tournament since a surprise 3-2 triumph over England 24 years ago.


Iordanescu, who was the first coach to lead a Romania team at a European Championship since his father Anghel in 2016, turned 46 years old on Sunday.

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