England national team came back from a bad situation and beat Slovakia national team in the extra-time scoring 2-1 in the EURO 2024 round of 16 at Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen.
Gareth Southgate’s squad maintained their usual attacking setup, featuring Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Jude Bellingham in the starting lineup.
However, the Three Lions struggled early in the match, facing stiff resistance from Slovakia’s quick counter-attacks.
Slovakia, ranked 45th in the world, took a surprising lead in the 25th minute when Ivan Schranz finished off a well-executed attack.
England, ranked 4th, sought to equalize but had a goal by Foden disallowed by VAR for offside in the second half.
England intensified their efforts, with Declan Rice’s attempt rattling the crossbar.
As England faced the brink of elimination, Bellingham scored a crucial goal in stoppage time, pushing the match into extra time.
England’s fortunes improved rapidly in extra time, as Harry Kane headed in the winning goal just a minute in, following a cross from Ivan Toney.
Both teams continued to trade attacks, but the score remained 2-1, securing England’s place in the quarter-finals where they will face Switzerland.
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