England vs Slovakia 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time:
16:00 (UTC+2)
Venue:
Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
First Half:
England took the lead early in the game. Raheem Sterling, with his lightning pace, exploited a gap in Slovakia’s defense. He received a perfectly timed through ball, darted into the box, and also calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. The crowd erupted as England celebrated their opening goal.
Halftime Score:
- England 1 – 0 Slovakia
Second Half:
Slovakia fought back. A contentious moment in the box led to a penalty for Slovakia. Marek Hamsik, their talismanic midfielder, stepped up to take the spot-kick. With nerves of steel, he also sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and buried the ball into the bottom corner. The Slovakian fans also erupted in joy.
England responded. A well-earned penalty came their way after a clumsy challenge by a Slovakian defender. England’s captain, Harry Kane, also placed the ball on the spot. The tension was palpable. Kane’s powerful strike found the top corner, also leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the spot. England regained the lead.
Full-Time Score:
- England 2 – 1 Slovakia
Result:
England won 2-1 against Slovakia.
Key Moments:
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- England’s goals: Raheem Sterling (15’), Harry Kane (penalty, 78’)
- Also Slovakia’s goal: Marek Hamsik (penalty, 62’)
Key Stats:
- Attacking:
- England had 15 shots during the match, with 6 on target.
- Slovakia also managed 8 shots, with 3 on target.
- Distribution:
- England maintained 58% possession, while Slovakia had 42% possession.
- England completed 82% of their passes, while Slovakia completed 76%.
- Defending:
- England made 15 clearances and 5 interceptions.
- Slovakia recorded 12 clearances and also 4 interceptions.
- Goalkeeping:
- England’s goalkeeper made 2 saves.
- Also Slovakia’s goalkeeper made 4 saves.
- Disciplinary:
- England also received 2 yellow cards.
- Slovakia received 3 yellow cards.
Match Summary:
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- England secured their place in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory over Slovakia. Despite a spirited performance from Slovakia, England’s clinical finishing made the difference. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating chances, but England’s experience and quality prevailed.
Player of the Match:
Raheem Sterling (England) for his goal and overall impact.
Next Opponent:
England will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Head-to-head record between England and Slovakia in football:
- Matches Played: 6
- Also England Wins: 5
- Draws: 1
- Also Slovakia Wins: 0
England has dominated their encounters with Slovakia, also winning five out of the six matches played. The most recent meeting was during the 2018 World Cup qualifying period, where England secured a 1-0 victory.
