The Three Lions came close to a thunderbolt! Trailing for more than an hour, the English equalized after a masterpiece from Bellingham to go for extra time. Thanks to a goal from Kane (2-1), England will see the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 against Switzerland.
9:10 p.m. – Bellingham, the man of the second half
END OF LIVE! This season, Jude Bellingham has scored six goals in second-half stoppage time (four for Real Madrid and two for England). The six goals were either to give his team the advantage or to equalize.
21:05 – Match summary
A stunning encounter! After a disappointing group stage, England were expected for their round of 16 against Slovakia. In difficulty from the first minutes, the Three Lions were quickly jostled by the Slovaks without complexes. With a unique midfielder composed of Rice and the very young Kobbie Mainoo, the English conceded chances and Schranz showered the English in the 25th minute of play. After a start to the match where the cards were quickly taken out, the debates began balanced and the English chased the score until half-time.
After the break, the English pushed and Kieran Trippier was found by Kane. The left-back passed the ball to Foden who pushed the ball into the empty goal but he was ultimately flagged offside. Everything remained to be done for the English who pushed until the end of the match. Gareth Southgate tried to bring new things with the entries of Cole Palmer and Eze. But the entry into play of Ivan Toney was a lifesaver. On a long touch at the end of added time, Marc Guéhi deflected his header for Jude Bellingham who scored a masterpiece. With an acrobatic return, the midfielder deceived Dubravka who conceded the equalizer.
In extra time, Harry Kane took advantage of a delivery from Toney in the area to head back and score the second English goal. Despite the Slovak surge at the end of the second period of extra time, the Three Lions reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 where they will face Switzerland.
9:00 p.m. – England, a team with character
After conceding the first goal at the Euro, England have won their last 4 matches. Only France has won more matches of this type in the history of the competition, with five matches.
20:55 – The goal of the Euro
Relive Jude Bellingham’s creation in images:
20:50 – Merci Bellingham !
Having been battered by Slovakia throughout the match, the English were led for over an hour by the Slovaks. Finally, it was the inevitable Jude Bellingham who equalised in added time with a sublime bicycle kick in the box. A masterpiece from the English number 10.
20:45 – Next match against Switzerland
Qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the English will challenge Switzerland, defeaters of Italy last night.
8:40 p.m. – It’s over!
And in the end, England wins! At the end of a match where they came within a minute of elimination, the Three Lions overthrew Slovakia (2-1) thanks to a masterpiece from Jude Bellingham before Harry Kane offered the victory to the English at the start of extra time.
20:37 – Toney can’t find the target
What a counter from the Three Lions! After a clearance, Cole Palmer escapes. He wants to serve Eze but it is deflected and Ivan Toney recovers. He tries his luck but it ends up just above the Dubravka goal.
20:34 – Hancko does not fit
Two minutes from the end of regulation time, Hanko’s header ends directly in six meters.
20:33 – Bozenik lacks altruism
While the English had stopped following a second ball on the pitch, Bozenik recovered the ball in the area and struck directly when he could have crossed.
20:31 – Corner for the Blues!
Five minutes from the end of regulation time, Guéhi counters a cross and gives the Slovaks a corner.
8:30 p.m. – Precious Toney
In the center circle, Ivan Toney gets a valuable foul after a belt from Gyomber.
20:29 – Walker intelligent
For a few minutes, the Slovaks have been trying everything for everything. Walker subtly lets a cross slip and allows the English to breathe.
20:26 – It’s over the top!
Tupta’s attempt passes over the cages of Pickford who glances away.
20:26 – Clear opportunity
On the ground, Gallagher tries to take the ball but he hits Tupta and commits a foul.
20:25 – Sixth change
For the last minutes, Tupta replaces Pekarik.
8.24pm – I want to have you
Festival of Eze who gets rid of Suslov before hitting Vavro. Yellow card for the Slovakian defender.
20:21 – Here we go again!
For this second half of extra time, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham were replaced by Conor Gallagher and Ezri Konsa.
20:17 – My time!
End of the first period of extra time!
20:15 – Contentious situations
Served, Bero collapses after a contact from Eze. In the continuity, Saka falls in the surface after a duel with Gyomber. No foul according to the referee.
20:14 – Pickford reassures
On a ball in the Skiriniar area, Jordan Pickford comes out quickly and far from his cages. He is thanked by Jude Bellingham.
20:06 – Skriniar hit
After contact with Harry Kane where the striker wiped his studs on his hip, Milan Skriniar remained on the ground.
20:03 – The inevitable Kane (2-1)
What a change in situation ! The free kick is cleared and Eze volleys back. The ball arrives directly at Toney who heads it towards the goal for Kane who pushes the ball into the back of the net. The English lead 2-1 from the start of extra time.
20:02 – Start of extra time!
It starts again in Gelsenkirchen and Ivan Toney wins a free kick near the right corner flag.
19:59 – Overtime!
It was over at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, where Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick in the final moments sent the English side into extra time.
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