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Match Summary
England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia in an intense match that went into extra time. Slovakia took the lead in the 25th minute when Ivan Schranz finished a fantastic team goal, slotting the ball into the bottom left corner. England struggled to break through Slovakia's defense in the first half, with several attempts thwarted and a penalty appeal waved away. As the match progressed, England ramped up the pressure, and in the 81st minute, Declan Rice's thunderous effort hit the post, signaling their intent to equalize.
The second half was action-packed, with England's Phil Foden initially scoring what seemed to be the equalizer in the 50th minute, but it was disallowed after a VAR review for offside. England continued to push and were rewarded in the dying moments of regular time. In the 90+5th minute, Jude Bellingham connected perfectly with a scissor kick in the box to make it 1-1, sending the match into extra time.
Extra time saw England's persistence pay off. Just a minute into the first period, Ivan Toney provided a well-placed headed pass to Harry Kane, who then scored with a fine header, putting England ahead 2-1. Slovakia fought back with efforts from Peter Pekarik and other players, but they could not find the back of the net. England's defense, bolstered by strategic substitutions, held firm against Slovakia's attacks.
In the final minutes of extra time, Slovakia's Tomas Suslov received a yellow card, marking the end of their resistance. Despite Slovakia's valiant efforts and a disciplined performance, England emerged victorious, demonstrating resilience and tactical acumen under Gareth Southgate's leadership. The win was a testament to England's depth and ability to perform under pressure, ensuring their progression in the competition.
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