Despite being underestimated, Slovakia entered the game confidently and threatened England ‘s goal . In the 12th minute, Strelec passed the ball to Haraslin to finish, luckily for England, Guehi and Trippier were able to fall back to block it in time.
After about 15 minutes, England gradually got into the rhythm of the game. However, the “Three Lions” suddenly conceded. In the 25th minute, Strelec comfortably controlled the ball and then poked the ball so Schranz could run down and defeat goalkeeper Pickford in the face-off. In the remaining time of the first half, the England team pushed the attacking team high but could not penetrate the Slovakian defense.
Foden easily put the ball into an empty net early in the second half after Trippier’s pass. However, VAR determined that the England star was offside. Just a few minutes later, the England net almost shook a second time when Strelec fired a shot from midfield that went over Pickford’s head and wide of the post.
In the 81st minute, Rice hit the post with a long-range shot. Just when many people were starting to think that England would be eliminated, in the final seconds of stoppage time, Guehi headed the ball back, allowing Bellingham to make a beautiful “bicycle kick” to equalize the score, thereby bringing the match into extra time.
As if fueled by excitement, England soon scored a second goal at the beginning of extra time. Still from the high ball situation, Toney headed the ball strategically towards the far post, Kane comfortably ran in and headed close into the Slovakian net. In the remaining time, their physical strength declined, leaving Slovakia helpless to find an equalizer.
In a dramatic comeback, England won the right to reach the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 against Switzerland.
England were on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament until Bellingham popped up deep, deep into injury time.
From a Kyle Walker throw in, Marc Guehi flicked the ball to Bellingham, who delivered an acrobatic finish to level proceedings in the 95th minute.
His sensational strike found the back of the net as he wheeled away in celebration in jubilant scenes.