Match report
Slovenia Defeats Kazakhstan 1-0 in UEFA Nations League
Kazakhstan
0–1
FT
Slovenia
Oct 13, 2024
Slovenia edged out Kazakhstan with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League encounter. The sole goal came from J. Mlakar, setting a tone that Kazakhstan struggled to counter despite numerous substitutions and a tough defensive stand. The Slovenian win underscores their competitive edge in the tournament.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Kazakhstan 0–1 Slovenia
- • Goal scorer: J. Mlakar (55' - assisted by Erik Janža)
- • Yellow cards for Kazakhstan: I. Chesnokov (9'), M. Bystrov (30'), B. Islamkhan (61'), N. Alip (75')
- • Yellow card for Slovenia: J. Iličić (42')
- • Substitutions: A. Zhaksylykov (64' for A. Aymbetov), L. Skvortsov (69' for A. Tagybergen), Z. Payruz (78' for A. Darabaev)
Lineups
Kazakhstan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 I. Shatskiy (G)
- 4 M. Bystrov (D)
- 22 A. Marochkin (D)
- 3 N. Alip (D)
- 11 Y. Vorogovskiy (D)
- 8 A. Tagybergen (M)
- 7 A. Darabayev (M)
- 19 B. Zaynutdinov (M)
- 9 B. Islamkhan (M)
- 23 I. Chesnokov (M)
- 17 A. Aymbetov (F)
Substitutes
- 5 A. Baltabekov
- 21 A. Zhaksylykov
- 13 L. Skvortsov
- 6 Z. Payruz
- 14 A. Shushenachev
- 15 A. Zarutskiy
- 10 M. Samorodov
- 2 U. Zhaksybayev
- 16 A. Ulshin
- 1 S. Pokatilov
- 20 S. Astanov
- 18 A. Kasym
Slovenia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Oblak (G)
- 20 P. Stojanović (D)
- 21 V. Drkušić (D)
- 6 J. Bijol (D)
- 13 E. Janža (D)
- 7 J. Iličić (M)
- 22 A. Gnezda Čerin (M)
- 10 T. Elšnik (M)
- 17 J. Mlakar (M)
- 9 A. Šporar (F)
- 11 B. Šeško (F)
Substitutes
- 2 K. Bajrič
- 18 Ž. Vipotnik
- 4 D. Petrovič
- 14 J. Kurtić
- 16 I. Vekić
- 3 J. Balkovec
- 5 D. Zec
- 8 J. Repas
- 15 S. Jovanović
- 23 S. Karič
- 19 Ž. Celar
- 12 M. Vidovšek
Timeline
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9' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardI. Chesnokov
Foul
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30' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardM. Bystrov
Foul
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42' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardJ. Iličić
Foul
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47' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Drkušić · On: Kenan Bajrić
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55' Slovenia Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mlakar · Assist: Erik Janža
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61' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardB. Islamkhan
Foul
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64' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Chesnokov · On: A. Baltabekov
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64' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Aymbetov · On: A. Zhaksylykov
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69' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Tagybergen · On: L. Skvortsov
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71' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Šporar · On: Z. Vipotnik
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72' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Iličić · On: D. Petrovič
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75' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow CardN. Alip
Foul
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78' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Darabaev · On: Z. Payruz
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87' Slovenia subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Mlakar · On: J. Kurtič
Match Stats
| Stat | Kazakhstan | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 429 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 398 | 355 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came at the 55th minute when J. Mlakar scored the only goal of the match, breaking Kazakhstan's defensive barrier and shifting the momentum in Slovenia's favor.
- ▸ Kazakhstan made multiple substitutions in the second half, including A. Baltabekov and A. Zhaksylykov, but failed to find the equalizer, leading to a morale boost for Slovenia.