England struggle to beat Slovakia in extra time and advance

The English are still in the fight and now set their sights on the duel against Switzerland/Photo: UEFA EURO 2024

A goal from Jude Bellingham in injury time and one of Harry Kane In overtime he served England to triumph on Sunday 2-1 against Slovakia in the Arena Aufschalke in Gelserkirchenand thus achieve qualification for the quarterfinals of the Euro 2024.

The team that was runner-up in the last edition had to fight to avoid being eliminated in the current one.

Surprise advantage

Slovaks in charge of the coach Francesco Calzona They took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from Ivan Schranzwho shot with his right foot from the center of the area near the left post, after receiving assistance from David Sagittariuswho gave a through pass.

This served for this team to maintain control until the end of the first half and practically the entire complement until the start of injury time, being executed by Harry Kane who tied the score with a header at minute 90+1′, after a corner caused the match to be decided in additional minutes.

Celebration in extremis

And then Jude Bellingham He scored a Chilean goal with his right foot, after being enabled by Marc Guehl in extra time, specifically at 90+5′ to give the victory to England.

The victors will clash on July 6 in Düsseldorf contra Swisswhich won 2-0 against Italia.

Written by: Tomas Rincon

2024-06-30 21:57:35
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