Portugal suffered another defeat at the European Championship, this time against Ukraine, in a match that ended up confirming what many had already expected. The Portuguese national team failed to present sufficient arguments to compete on equal terms with the opponent.
The match was decided clearly, with victory going to Ukraine by 3-0. The Ukrainian side made the difference especially in service, which ended up being decisive for the final result.
The defeat did not surprise analysts, since the outcome had little or no drama throughout the match. Portugal demonstrated difficulties in responding to the strong points of the opposing team.
