Slovenia vs Serbia: Euro 2024 Group Stage Match Report

Slovenia Denied Victory as Serbia Scores Late Equalizer

In a thrilling Euro 2024 Group A match, Serbia rallied to earn a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at the National Arena in Bucharest. Slovenia took the lead through a stunning strike from Zan Karnicnik in the 65th minute, but Serbia substitute Luka Jovic headed home a dramatic equalizer deep into injury time.

Match Summary

Slovenia started the match brightly and had the better chances in the first half. They came close to opening the scoring on several occasions, but Serbia goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic made some crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

Serbia grew into the match in the second half and began to create chances of their own. However, it was Slovenia who broke the deadlock when Karnicnik unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that flew into the top corner.

Serbia pushed for an equalizer, and their persistence paid off in the dying moments of the match. Jovic rose highest to meet a cross from Dusan Tadic and headed the ball into the net, giving Serbia a share of the points.

Match Stats

• Shots: Slovenia 14 (6 on target), Serbia 11 (4 on target)
• Possession: Slovenia 52%, Serbia 48%
• Corners: Slovenia 5, Serbia 3
• Yellow cards: Slovenia 2, Serbia 1

Conclusion

The draw leaves both Slovenia and Serbia with four points after two matches in Group A. Slovenia faces Norway in their final group match, while Serbia takes on Austria. Both teams will be hoping to secure a place in the knockout stages of the tournament.