With virtually the last touch of the game, Serbia scraped out a draw against Slovenia to keep its Euro 2024 hopes alive. Luka Jovic’s header on a corner was the latest equalizer in the history of the European Championship. In doing so, he pulled out what could be a pivotal point for Serbia after falling to England in its first game. It is heartbreak for Slovenia, which has never won a game in the history of the Euros.
The 1-1 result keeps it all to play for with each of these teams, regardless of what happens in Thursday’s England-Denmark contest.
The first half went without a goal, though. Serbia came the closest as Timi Max Elšnik thundered a ball off the Slovenia post. As has been the case with many of the Balkan nations at Euro 2024, the game had a frenetic pace.
Despite drawing its first game against Denmark, Slovenia looked much stronger on Thursday.
Even though Serbia had several chances, Slovenia matched with opportunities of its own.
Then, in the second half, it was a brilliant break to put Slovenia ahead. One long switch led to another for Slovenia. After Benjamin Sesko forced a save out of the Serbia goalkeeper, his side pushed forward in the 69th minute. Žan Karničnik started the move by foraying forward from his right-back spot. Elsnik, who hit the post in the first half, received the pass from Karničnik on the left side. He delivered an inch-perfect cross to the back post where Karničnik was alone. He tapped the ball in to send Slovenia supporters into an uproar.
Three minutes after that opening goal, Serbia rattled the crossbar. Aleksandar Mitrovic wrestled free from a Slovenia defender to get to the end of a cross. His first-time effort slammed off the crossbar and away from danger.
In a thrilling finale, Serbia snatched a draw against Slovenia, keeping their Euro 2024 dreams alive.
Luka Jovic’s historic header, the latest equalizer in European Championship history, secured a crucial point for Serbia after their initial loss to England. Slovenia, still seeking their first Euro win, suffered heartbreak.
The 1-1 result leaves both teams with everything to play for, regardless of the England-Denmark outcome.
The first half was goalless, with Serbia’s Timi Max Elšnik hitting the post. The game was intense, with both teams creating chances.
Slovenia took the lead in the 69th minute with a brilliant break, finished by Žan Karničnik. Serbia responded with Aleksandar Mitrovic hitting the crossbar.
Jovic’s equalizer came in the final moments, salvaging a vital point for Serbia and maintaining their hopes for Euro 2024 qualification.
