Match report

Slovakia 1–1 Romania: Euro Championship Match Ends in Stalemate

Slovakia
Slovakia
1–1
FT
Romania
Romania
Jun 26, 2024

In a thrilling encounter at the Euro Championship, Slovakia and Romania settled for a 1-1 draw. Ondrej Duda put Slovakia ahead with a goal in the 24th minute, but Razvan Marin equalized from the penalty spot in the 37th minute after a VAR-confirmed penalty. Both teams displayed resilience and fought until the end, resulting in a well-deserved tie.

Key Facts

  • • Ondrej Duda scored for Slovakia in the 24th minute
  • • Razvan Marin equalized from the penalty spot in the 37th minute
  • • VAR confirmed the penalty in favor of Romania in the 34th minute
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams in the second half
  • • Both teams ended with a yellow card each

Lineups

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)
  • 18 D. Strelec (F)
  • 17 L. Haraslín (F)

Substitutes

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

Romania

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 10 I. Hagi (M)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 21 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 17 F. Coman (M)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 20 D. Man
  • 9 G. Pușcaș
  • 4 A. Rus
  • 13 V. Mihăilă
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 26 A. Șut
  • 24 B. Racovițan
  • 8 A. Cicâldău
  • 22 V. Mogoș
  • 12 H. Moldovan
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu
  • 25 D. Bîrligea
  • 14 D. Olaru

Timeline

  1. Slovakia
    24' Slovakia Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Duda · Assist: J. Kucka
  2. Romania
    34' Romania Var · Penalty confirmed
    I. Hagi
  3. Romania
    37' Romania Goal · Penalty
    Razvan Marin
  4. Romania
    45'+1 Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Andrei Burcă

    Foul

  5. Romania
    58' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Coman · On: D. Sorescu
  6. Romania
    66' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hagi · On: D. Man
  7. Romania
    67' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: G. Puşcaş
  8. Slovakia
    70' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Strelec · On: R. Bozenik
  9. Slovakia
    70' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Haraslín · On: T. Suslov
  10. Slovakia
    78' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Schranz · On: D. Ďuriš
  11. Romania
    86' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: A. Rus
  12. Romania
    88' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    G. Puşcaş

    Foul

  13. Slovakia
    90'+1 Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    O. Duda

    Foul

  14. Slovakia
    90'+2 Slovakia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Duda · On: M. Bero
  15. Slovakia
    90'+2 Slovakia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Pekarík · On: N. Gyömbér

Match Stats

Stat Slovakia Romania
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 70%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 437 323
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.86 1.19
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 344 225
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match changed significantly when Ondrej Duda scored in the 24th minute, giving Slovakia the lead
  • ▸ The VAR-confirmed penalty and subsequent goal by Razvan Marin in the 37th minute leveled the score, maintaining momentum for Romania