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Preface
In the early morning of July 1, Beijing time, the European Championship staged a highly anticipated quarterfinals, with England ranked 5th in the world against Slovakia, ranked 45th. This match will show the clash of two teams with a huge disparity of strength, with England facing Slovakia, a team with a population of just 5.43 million, and this match will also test strength and factors outside the rankings.
Highlights of the game
In the 1/8 finals of this European Cup, England successfully advanced and faced Switzerland in the 1/4 finals. Although Switzerland are considered the dark horses of this tournament, England have maintained the upper hand in the last six meetings, winning five and drawing one, remaining unbeaten.
In the group stage, England's attacking performance was less than satisfactory, scoring just two goals, while Switzerland scored in every game. This shows the difference between the two teams in terms of attacking ability. However, the Swiss team was a competitive opponent and should not be underestimated, showing excellent fighting spirit and unity in the game.
England's quarter-final against Switzerland will be an exciting matchup. England will be hoping to extend their advantage over Switzerland in recent years, who will have the opportunity to show their quality and competitiveness through this match. Slovakia controlled the tempo of the game from the start. In the 25th minute of the game, Schlanz scored his third goal of the tournament. England did not show enough attacking efficiency when they were behind.
At the end of the first half, they had just four shots on goal, which led to a wave of boos from the crowd. The front four of Kane, Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka have performed very differently than they have at the club. Just four minutes into the second half, Foden latched onto Kieran Trippier's pass and opened the scoring, but unfortunately he was offside and the goal was disallowed.
Although England's players were positive in the rest of the game, there was a lack of chemistry between the players up front. England got their last chance and the team's first shot on target in the 95th minute, with Bellingham's barb sending the game to extra-time.
The process of the game, the wonderful moment
In the middle of the game, Slovakia broke the deadlock with a quick counter-attack, and Schlanz scored with a push from the right side of the penalty area to make the score 1-0. Bellingham came into play after England fell behind, creating a number of attacking opportunities, including corners and set-pieces, through breaks down the left and right.
In the first half, both teams received a total of five yellow cards, with England receiving three, showing the intensity and tension of the game. England tried to equalise in the second half, but an early goal was ruled out for offside. Kane and the rest of the players failed to find a head-on shot in a number of attempts.
England took the lead to 2-1 in extra-time, and shortly after the start of extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from Eze's cross to give England a 2-1 lead. Rice received the highest rating for his outstanding performance, showcasing his all-round ability in the game, including pass completion and defensive performance.
Rice was outstanding in the game, earning a top rating of 8.1, showcasing excellent long passing and defensive ability. Other players such as Phil Foden and Harry Kane were less than as good as they could have been, and although Kane eventually scored the winning goal, he did not play the typical attacking core throughout the game.
Rice's upbringing
Declan Rice, whose full name is Declan Anthony Rice, was born on January 14, 1999, is a London-born professional footballer with dual citizenship of the United Kingdom and Ireland. He was born in the town of Kingston, southwest London, to Irish parents. Rice's football career began when he joined the Chelsea Football Club Academy, but due to his lack of physical growth, he moved to West Ham United.
During his time at West Ham United, Rice quickly established himself as a key player in the first team and made his professional debut in May 2017. He has won a number of individual accolades at club level, including two West Ham Player of the Year awards Rice won the UEFA Europa League with West Ham and joined Arsenal for £105 million in July of the same year, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history. He was also part of the England national team, helping them to a runners-up finish at Euro 2021.
Although Rice has relatively little information on his social contributions, as a young footballer, he has set an example for other young players through his performances on the field and raised the profile of the sport through his influence. Rice's personal life is relatively low-key, and his interests include golf, collecting shoes, walking his dog, and playing computer games. On social media, he shared content related to football and everyday life, showing his side as a professional footballer.
conclusion
In a thrilling match, the world No. 5 finally reversed his opponent 2-1 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the European Championship as if he had escaped from the brink of death. This victory is not only a victory in a game, but also a perfect combination of team will and technique and tactics. The team showed tenacity and perseverance, especially in a backward situation. They didn't give up easily, but they united and fought for every opportunity with all their might. Facing the challenge of dark horse Switzerland, the team must continue to maintain their form and confidence.