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Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

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2024-07-01 02:37Creators in the field of sports

After the defeat to England, Slovakia continued their curse of never beating England and never winning at an international tournament. However, they were just one minute away from making history.

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

In the group stage, Slovakia defeated Belgium 1-0 in the first game, creating a big upset in this European Cup. After losing to Ukraine, Slovakia drew with Romania and qualified for the knockout rounds with the best third-placed team.

After achieving the first goal of this tournament, Slovakia's next goal is to make history. In 2016, Slovakia played their first European Championship appearance, but lost to Germany in the round of 16 and failed to qualify for the knockout rounds at Euro 2020.

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

Against one of the favourites, England, Slovakia was undaunted. UEFA official website reporter Ribic analyzed, "What is the reason for their optimism? They trailed just a few minutes at the Euros, scoring in all three group games and uninjured in the squad. ”

Slovakia coach Karzona said: "I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic, I believe in my team and I believe that we can play our own tactics. No matter who the opponent is, we want to play our football. ”

Indeed, against England, Slovakia used counter-attacks to threaten the opposition goal, and Schlanz stabbed home in the 25th minute.

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

It was Slovakia's first goal in the knockout stages of the European Championship and broke a 20-year spell of not being able to find the back of the net against England.

However, with the decline in fitness, the Slovak defense gradually showed holes. Foden's 50th-minute goal was flagged for offside and Rice's long-range shot hit the post.

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Gay's header was flicked back, and Bellingham scored with a barb to drag the game into extra-time. Just 54 seconds into extra time, Kane headed the ball to make it 2-1!

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

Had it not been for Bellingham's flash of inspiration, Slovakia would have made history. Unfortunately, they are just one minute away from the quarter-finals of the European Championships.

At the same time, Slovakia has continued a series of curses. First, Slovakia has continued its curse of never winning in the knockout rounds of international tournaments. Secondly, Slovakia continued their curse of never beating England, with just one draw and six defeats in seven meetings.

Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

Thirdly, Slovakia continued the curse of not winning twice in a single European Championship. In fact, Czechoslovakia, including Czechoslovakia, has never won more than one of the previous five European Championships.

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  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated
  • Slovakia is only 1 minute away from reaching the last 8! Continuing the 4 curses, the knockout rounds were winless, and the three lions were narrowly eliminated

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