Serbia vs England: Everything To Know

Serbia vs England 2024:Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Date:

June 16, 2024

Venue:

VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Match

First Half:

The match began with both teams displaying cautious play. Serbia focused on maintaining possession, while England pressed high to disrupt their rhythm. Serbia’s defense held firm, thwarting England’s attacking attempts. Goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović made crucial saves to deny England’s forwards. The midfield battle was also intense, with both teams vying for control. Jude Bellingham and Nemanja Gudelj stood out, distributing the ball effectively.

Goal: At 12:14 minutes, England broke the deadlock. A well-executed team also move led to Jude Bellingham’s clinical finish, putting England ahead.

Second Half:

The second half was intense, with both teams fighting hard. Serbia pushed for an equalizer, while England aimed to secure their lead. England’s defense held firm, denying Serbia any clear-cut opportunities. In the dying minutes, Serbia had a chance to equalize. A free-kick from Dusan Tadic tested England’s goalkeeper, but Jordan Pickford made a spectacular save.

Final Whistle: The match ended with England winning 1-0, thanks to Bellingham’s early goal.

Result:

England won 1-0

Key Moment:

• • Jude Bellingham scored for England at 13 minutes.

Statistics:

• • Serbia:
    • Yellow Cards: 2
    • Total Shots: 6
    • Also Ball Possession: 47%
  • England:
    • Yellow Cards: 0
    • Total Shots: 7
    • Ball Possession: 53%

Head-to-Head Record:

• Total Matches Played: 15
• Also Serbia Wins: 4
• England Wins: 6
• Draws: 5
• Total Goals Scored:
  • Serbia: 21
  • England: 25

The last time these teams faced off was in a friendly match in Leicester on June 3, 2003, where England secured a 2-1 victory.

Key Facts:

• • This was England and Serbia’s first encounter since Serbia re-emerged as an independent state in 2006.
  • England won 2-1 in their previous meeting against Serbia and also Montenegro in 2003.
  • England is unbeaten in their last six matches against Serbia/Yugoslavia.
  • Serbia qualified for a UEFA EURO tournament for the first time.
  • England also topped their UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying group with 20 points.
  • Harry Kane has scored 12 goals across the last three major international tournaments.
  • England’s head coach, Gareth Southgate, led the team at a fourth major tournament.

Next Fixtures:

• • England’s next match is against Germany on June 20, 2024.
  • Serbia’s next match is against Italy on June 20, 2024.