Match report
Slovenia Defeats Slovakia 1-0 in UEFA Nations League
Slovenia
1–0
AET
Slovakia
Mar 23, 2025
Slovenia held off Slovakia to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match, with A. Gnezda Cerin's late goal sealing the win. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Slovenia maintained their defensive solidity and capitalized on a rare opportunity in the 95th minute.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Slovenia 1-0 Slovakia
- • Goal: A. Gnezda Cerin (95')
- • Assist: D. Petrovič
- • Slovenia players with yellow cards: A. Gnezda Cerin, V. Drkušiš, D. Petrovič, B. Kramer
- • Slovakia players with yellow cards: O. Duda, T. Suslov, S. Lobotka
- • Substitutions: Slovenia - S. Lovric, Z. Vipotnik, T. Elsnik, A. Gnezda Cerin, Z. Karnišnik; Slovakia - R. Bozenik, I. Schranz, O. Duda, M. Bero, I. Mesik
Lineups
Slovenia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Oblak (G)
- 2 Ž. Karničnik (D)
- 21 V. Drkušić (D)
- 6 J. Bijol (D)
- 13 E. Janža (D)
- 8 S. Lovrić (M)
- 22 A. Gnezda Čerin (M)
- 10 T. Elšnik (M)
- 20 P. Stojanović (F)
- 11 B. Šeško (F)
- 18 Ž. Vipotnik (F)
Substitutes
- 4 D. Petrovič
- 5 J. Gorenc Stankovič
- 9 B. Kramer
- 14 A. Zeljković
- 23 D. Brekalo
- 7 T. Svetlin
- 17 D. Zec
- 12 M. Vidovšek
- 16 I. Vekić
- 19 K. Bajrič
- 15 T. Horvat
- 3 J. Balkovec
Slovakia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
- 6 N. Gyömbér (D)
- 14 M. Škriniar (D)
- 5 I. Mesík (D)
- 16 D. Hancko (D)
- 21 M. Bero (M)
- 22 S. Lobotka (M)
- 8 O. Duda (M)
- 7 T. Suslov (F)
- 9 R. Boženík (F)
- 18 I. Schranz (F)
Substitutes
- 15 S. Mráz
- 17 L. Haraslín
- 10 L. Bénes
- 11 Ľ. Tupta
- 20 D. Ďuriš
- 23 D. Takáč
- 2 P. Kováčik
- 19 T. Rigo
- 13 P. Hrošovský
- 4 D. Javorček
- 3 M. Bartoš
- 12 M. Rodák
Timeline
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63' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardA. Gnezda Cerin
Foul
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67' Slovakia Card · Yellow CardO. Duda
Foul
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67' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Lovric · On: D. Petrovič
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75' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Bozenik · On: S. Mraz
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75' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Schranz · On: L. Haraslín
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84' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Vipotnik · On: Jon Gorenc Stanković
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88' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardV. Drkušić
Foul
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90' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Elsnik · On: B. Kramer
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95' Slovenia Goal · Normal GoalA. Gnezda Cerin · Assist: D. Petrovič
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99' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Duda · On: L. Bénes
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100' Slovakia Card · Yellow CardT. Suslov
Argument
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101' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardD. Petrovič
Foul
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105' Slovakia subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Bero · On: Ľ. Tupta
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112' Slovakia Card · Yellow CardS. Lobotka
Foul
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118' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardB. Kramer
Foul
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118' Slovakia subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Mesik · On: D. Ďuriš
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120'+1 Slovenia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gnezda Cerin · On: Adrian Zeljković
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120'+1 Slovenia subst · Substitution 5Off: Žan Karničnik · On: D. Brekalo
Match Stats
| Stat | Slovenia | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 24 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 497 | 681 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 13 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 408 | 600 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 18 |
| Saves | 6 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Gnezda Cerin's late goal in the 95th minute broke the deadlock and secured a crucial victory for Slovenia.
- ▸ Slovakia struggled to find their rhythm after conceding the goal, with several players receiving yellow cards and leaving the game down a goal.