Match report

Slovakia Stuns Belgium 1-0 in Euro Championship

Belgium
Belgium
0–1
FT
Slovakia
Slovakia
Jun 17, 2024

Slovakia stunned Belgium with a 1-0 victory in their Euro Championship match, thanks to a goal by I. Schranz. Belgium struggled to convert their chances and had a late goal canceled by VAR, leaving them frustrated. The match showcased Slovakia's resilience and tactical discipline, outplaying their more fancied opponents.

Key Facts

  • • I. Schranz scored the only goal for Slovakia in the 7th minute
  • • Belgium had a goal by Romelu Lukaku canceled twice by VAR
  • • Orel Mangala and Y. Tielemans received yellow cards for Belgium
  • • Slovakia made three substitutions in the second half, adjusting their tactics to counter Belgium's pressure

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 4 W. Faes (D)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 11 Y. Carrasco (D)
  • 18 O. Mangala (M)
  • 24 A. Onana (M)
  • 22 J. Doku (M)
  • 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 9 L. Trossard (M)
  • 10 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Bakayoko
  • 8 Y. Tielemans
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 14 D. Lukébakio
  • 12 T. Kaminski
  • 16 A. Vranckx
  • 5 J. Vertonghen
  • 3 A. Theate
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 23 A. Vermeeren
  • 6 A. Witsel
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 25 M. De Cuyper

Slovakia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 14 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 16 D. Hancko (D)
  • 19 J. Kucka (M)
  • 22 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 8 O. Duda (M)
  • 26 I. Schranz (F)
  • 9 R. Boženík (F)
  • 17 L. Haraslín (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Suslov
  • 18 D. Strelec
  • 20 D. Ďuriš
  • 4 A. Obert
  • 21 M. Bero
  • 12 M. Rodák
  • 15 V. De Marco
  • 25 S. Kóša
  • 24 L. Sauer
  • 6 N. Gyömbér
  • 23 H. Ravas
  • 5 T. Rigo
  • 11 L. Bénes
  • 10 Ľ. Tupta
  • 13 P. Hrošovský

Timeline

  1. Slovakia
    7' Slovakia Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Schranz
  2. Belgium
    29' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    Orel Mangala

    Foul

  3. Slovakia
    41' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    I. Schranz

    Foul

  4. Belgium
    57' Belgium Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Lukaku
  5. Belgium
    57' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Orel Mangala · On: J. Bakayoko
  6. Slovakia
    70' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Haraslín · On: T. Suslov
  7. Slovakia
    70' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bozenik · On: D. Strelec
  8. Belgium
    74' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Y. Tielemans
  9. Belgium
    76' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tielemans

    Foul

  10. Slovakia
    81' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Schranz · On: D. Ďuriš
  11. Belgium
    84' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Doku · On: L. Openda
  12. Belgium
    84' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: D. Lukebakio
  13. Belgium
    85' Belgium Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lukebakio

    Foul

  14. Belgium
    88' Belgium Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Lukaku
  15. Slovakia
    90'+4 Slovakia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Duda · On: Adam Obert

Match Stats

Stat Belgium Slovakia
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 573 367
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.70 0.57
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 488 283
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by I. Schranz set the tone for Slovakia's defensive strategy, which they maintained throughout the match
  • ▸ The cancellation of Belgium's goal by VAR twice in the second half significantly impacted the team's morale and momentum