Text: Nuan Nuan looks at sports
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When the dust settles on the football field and the number "0-1" on the scoreboard takes center stage, the magic of football is once again revealed.
In the fierce battle in Group E of the group stage of Euro 2024, Belgium, the world's third-ranked football powerhouse, unexpectedly lost to Slovakia, which is only ranked 48th.
The result of this match was undoubtedly a bombshell and shocked fans across the globe.
Let's go back to before the start of the game, the Belgian team, as a powerhouse in European football, has always been known for its strength and consistent performance.
They boast world-class stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, and are favourites to win every tournament.
And in this European Championship, the Belgian team has high expectations, and fans are looking forward to them to write another brilliant chapter.
In the world of football, there is no such thing as a forever powerhouse.
Although the Belgian team is strong, it has also faced the problem of an aging squad in recent years.
The main players in the team are generally older, and it is difficult to maintain peak physical strength and condition.
At the same time, some young players are not growing at the rate they would expect, making the team look a little stretched in terms of talent.
These problems were gradually exposed in the game and became a hidden danger for the Belgian team's defeat.
In contrast, the Slovak team is a dark horse.
Although they are not impressive in the world rankings, they have repeatedly performed well in the European Championships.
This team has a tenacious fighting spirit and excellent technical and tactical ability, and can always burst out with amazing energy when it matters most.
In the all-time encounters with Belgium, the Slovak team has never given up their desire to win, although they are at the underdog.
When the game officially started, the players on both sides showed a very high level of competition.
In a close contest, a small mistake can change the course of the match.
In the 30th minute of the game, Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku had a great chance to open the scoring.
He was too impatient to miss the opportunity and hit the ball wide of bounds.
The mistake cost Belgium the opportunity to take the lead and created space for Slovakia to counter-attack.
It wasn't long before Slovakia seized their chance and broke down Belgium's defence with a delicate link-up.
After the goal, the Slovak team was demoralized, while the Belgian team fell into passivity.
Although they stepped up their attack in the second half, they were never able to change the scoreline.
To add insult to injury, Belgium were awarded a late penalty but De Bruyne had a brilliant save from the goalkeeper and the Belgians missed a golden chance to equalise.
In this game, Lukaku's performance was undoubtedly in the spotlight.
As one of the key players of the Belgian team, he has always performed well in international competitions.
In this game, he became a "sinner" because of a crucial mistake.
Fans have been critical of him, with some even questioning his status and role in the team.
However, the professional Lukaku is not discouraged and has said that he will continue to work hard to contribute to the team.
The victory of the Slovak team was undoubtedly a great boost to their country and their fans.
This victory not only raised their eyebrows in the European Championship, but also showed the world their strength and potential.
This victory is undoubtedly an important milestone for Slovak football, which will inspire more young players to devote themselves to football and contribute to the country's football career.
And for the Belgian team, this defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow.
They suffered a setback in their opening group game, which put them under a lot of pressure for the rest of the game.
However, as an experienced team, Belgium will not give up easily.
They need to quickly adjust their form in the next games, find the crux of the problem, and develop an effective coping strategy.
Only then will they be able to show their strength again at the European Championships.
The Belgium-Slovakia match also proved once again the uncertainty and charm of the football game.
In the world of football, there is no eternal strong and no eternal weakling.
Any team has the potential to pull off miracles and change their fate.
That's why football is so much so much for fans.
As the group stage of the European Championship continues, teams will face more competition and tougher challenges.
The Belgian team needs to adjust their form as soon as possible in the next games, find the best form, and work hard for the goal of winning the championship; The Slovak team, on the other hand, needs to continue to maintain their fighting spirit and confidence to bring glory to the country's football career.
Regardless of the result, we will be expecting both teams to put in an even better performance in the upcoming matches.