Match report

England Defeats Slovakia 2-1 in Euro Championship Match

England
England
2–1
AET
Slovakia
Slovakia
Jun 30, 2024

England triumphed over Slovakia with a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Euro Championship match. England's early setbacks, including multiple yellow cards and a goal disallowed by VAR, were overcome by key late goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, securing the win for the Three Lions.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: England 2–1 Slovakia
  • I. Schranz scored for Slovakia in the 25th minute
  • P. Foden's goal was disallowed by VAR at the 51st minute
  • Jude Bellingham equalized for England in the 90th minute
  • Harry Kane secured the win for England in the 91st minute

Lineups

England

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 12 K. Trippier (D)
  • 26 K. Mainoo (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 10 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 P. Foden (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 C. Palmer
  • 21 E. Eze
  • 17 I. Toney
  • 16 C. Gallagher
  • 14 E. Konsa
  • 8 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 22 J. Gomez
  • 20 J. Bowen
  • 18 A. Gordon
  • 19 O. Watkins
  • 23 D. Henderson
  • 13 A. Ramsdale
  • 3 L. Shaw
  • 25 A. Wharton
  • 15 L. Dunk

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

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

Timeline

  1. England
    3' England Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guéhi

    Foul

  2. England
    7' England Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mainoo

    Foul

  3. Slovakia
    13' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kucka

    Foul

  4. England
    17' England Card · Yellow Card
    Jude Bellingham

    Foul

  5. Slovakia
    25' Slovakia Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Schranz · Assist: D. Strelec
  6. Slovakia
    45'+1 Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    Milan Škriniar

    Foul

  7. England
    51' England Var · Goal cancelled
    P. Foden
  8. Slovakia
    61' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Haraslín · On: T. Suslov
  9. Slovakia
    62' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Strelec · On: R. Bozenik
  10. England
    66' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Trippier · On: C. Palmer
  11. Slovakia
    77' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pekarík

    Foul

  12. Slovakia
    81' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Duda · On: L. Bénes
  13. Slovakia
    81' Slovakia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kucka · On: M. Bero
  14. England
    84' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mainoo · On: E. Eze
  15. Slovakia
    90'+3 Slovakia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Schranz · On: N. Gyömbér
  16. England
    90'+4 England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Foden · On: I. Toney
  17. England
    90'+5 England Goal · Normal Goal
    Jude Bellingham · Assist: M. Guéhi
  18. England
    91' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: I. Toney
  19. England
    105' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kane · On: C. Gallagher
  20. England
    105' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: E. Konsa
  21. Slovakia
    108' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vavro

    Foul

  22. Slovakia
    108' Slovakia subst · Substitution 6
    Off: P. Pekarík · On: Ľ. Tupta
  23. Slovakia
    114' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gyömbér

    Argument

  24. Slovakia
    120'+2 Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Suslov

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat England Slovakia
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 88% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 808 472
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 1.52 2.15
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 708 379
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • Slovakia took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from I. Schranz, assisted by D. Strelec, putting pressure on England
  • England's persistence paid off as Jude Bellingham equalized in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Guéhi, reigniting their momentum
  • Harry Kane's goal in the 91st minute sealed the victory for England, assisted by I. Toney, cementing their dominance late in the game