ITALY has qualified for Euro 2024 - but only after Mykhailo Mudryk was denied a late “stonewall” penalty for Ukraine.<br /><br />The reigning European champions secured the point they needed as they held Ukraine to a goalless draw.<br /><br />That result was enough to finish Group C as runners-up behind England - who drew 1-1 in North Macedonia.<br /><br />Ukraine were controversially denied a penalty against Italy following a VAR check in the 92nd minute, meaning they will have to qualify for Euro 2024 through the play-offs.<br /><br />The Three Lions topped the group with 20 points while Italy ended up ahead of tonight’s opponents, who ended up on the same points tally of 14.<br /><br />But the Azzurri’s spot at next summer’s showpiece in Germany was secured based on their head-to-head record.<br /><br />However, Ukraine believes they should have had the opportunity to win the game.<br /><br />They were denied a spot-kick in the 93rd minute following a VAR review after Italy’s Bryan Cristante appeared to have fouled Chelsea winger Mudryk inside the box.<br /><br />The Ukrainians were naturally furious at the decision. But a host of football fans across the world were as well after viewing the footage of the challenge and soon showed their anger on social media.<br /><br />“Terrible decision-making here,” declared one furious supporter.<br /><br />Another asked: “How has VAR not given that?”<br /><br />“That’s a terrible decision. Ukraine has been done there by VAR,” blasted another viewer.<br /><br />A fellow fan declared it “shocking” and claimed it was “100 percent a penalty”.<br /><br />“Absolute stonewaller,” said another fan, while the decision was called “shambolic” by another supporter on social media.<br /><br />Another raged: “Football is rotten. Ridiculous decision.”<br /><br />And another viewer added: “That is completely scandalous.”
