Match report

Slovakia Defeats Estonia 1-0 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Estonia
Estonia
0–1
FT
Slovakia
Slovakia
Sep 5, 2024

Slovakia narrowly defeated Estonia 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League encounter. T. Suslov's goal in the 70th minute proved decisive as Slovakia held on for the victory despite facing a resilient Estonian side. Both teams exchanged yellow cards but failed to capitalize on numerous chances, with Estonia pushing hard in the second half but unable to find the equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • T. Suslov scored the only goal for Slovakia in the 70th minute
  • • A. Tamm and R. Bozenik received yellow cards for fouls
  • • Slovakia made multiple substitutions, including D. Vavro and D. Strelec
  • • Estonia substituted A. Tamm and M. Ainsalu in the 69th minute
  • • The match ended 1-0 in favor of Slovakia

Lineups

Estonia

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Hein (G)
  • 19 M. Lilander (D)
  • 16 J. Tamm (D)
  • 18 K. Mets (D)
  • 6 M. Schjønning-Larsen (D)
  • 17 M. Miller (M)
  • 11 M. Ainsalu (M)
  • 5 R. Shein (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 15 R. Sappinen (F)
  • 13 A. Tamm (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Vetkal
  • 10 K. Palumets
  • 9 I. Yakovlev
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 20 M. Poom
  • 2 M. Kuusk
  • 3 A. Pikk
  • 14 P. Kristal
  • 8 D. Kuraksin
  • 22 K. Vallner
  • 4 M. Käit
  • 1 M. Igonen

Slovakia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 2 P. Pekarík (D)
  • 14 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 4 A. Obert (D)
  • 16 D. Hancko (D)
  • 8 O. Duda (M)
  • 22 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 10 L. Bénes (M)
  • 7 T. Suslov (F)
  • 9 R. Boženík (F)
  • 17 L. Haraslín (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 D. Vavro
  • 15 D. Strelec
  • 21 M. Bero
  • 19 T. Rigo
  • 6 N. Gyömbér
  • 18 L. Sauer
  • 23 H. Ravas
  • 12 M. Rodák
  • 11 Ľ. Tupta
  • 5 Ľ. Šatka
  • 20 D. Ďuriš
  • 13 S. Kozlovský

Timeline

  1. Slovakia
    28' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Obert

    Foul

  2. Estonia
    38' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Tamm

    Foul

  3. Slovakia
    55' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bozenik

    Foul

  4. Slovakia
    65' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Obert · On: D. Vavro
  5. Slovakia
    65' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bozenik · On: D. Strelec
  6. Estonia
    69' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tamm · On: Martin Vetkal
  7. Estonia
    69' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ainsalu · On: K. Palumets
  8. Slovakia
    70' Slovakia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Suslov
  9. Estonia
    78' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Miller · On: I. Yakovlev
  10. Slovakia
    83' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bénes · On: M. Bero
  11. Slovakia
    83' Slovakia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Duda · On: T. Rigo
  12. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Sinyavskiy · On: R. Saarma
  13. Slovakia
    87' Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vavro

    Foul

  14. Slovakia
    90'+2 Slovakia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Pekarík · On: N. Gyömbér
  15. Slovakia
    90'+5 Slovakia Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Dúbravka

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Estonia Slovakia
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 25
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 366 575
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 0 9
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 278 487
Shots Inside Box 4 14
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Suslov's goal in the 70th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Slovakia
  • ▸ Slovakia's defensive resilience in the second half, despite facing pressure from Estonia, was crucial in maintaining their lead