Portugal - Slovakia - 3:2. Euro 2024. Match review, statistics

On 13 October, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Portugal and Slovakia met.

Euro-2024

Portugal - Slovakia - 3:2 (2:0)
Goals: Gonzalo Ramos (18), Ronaldo (29), Ronaldo (72) - D. Hancko (69), Lobotka (80). Hancko (69), Lobotka (80)

Warnings: Pekarik (31), Bruno Fernandes (57), Duda (61), Joao Palinha (75).

Portugal vs Slovakia match review:

Exciting European Championship Qualifier Match: Portugal vs Slovakia In an exciting football match played at the Estadio do Dragao, Portugal faced Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier. Both teams fought hard, showing their skill and determination throughout the game. At half-time the score was 2-0 in Portugal's favour, but Slovakia made a decent comeback and the match ended 3-2 in Portugal's favour. The start of the match was tense, with both teams looking to seize the initiative. Portugal had possession in the opening minutes and managed to score the first goal in the 18th minute. It was none other than the experienced Portuguese defender G. Ramos, who scored a goal into the opponents' goal, which infuriated the spectators. The Slovaks tried to regain their composure after conceding a goal, and their task became even more difficult when Portugal were awarded a penalty in the 29th minute. Portugal's star player C. Ronaldo, stepping into the striking position, easily converted the penalty, giving his team a comfortable 2-0 lead. The match continued to heat up, which led to several sharp moments and yellow cards for both teams. In the 31st minute Slovak P. Pekarik received a warning, in the 57th minute - Portuguese B. Fernandes, and in the 61st minute - Slovak O. Duda. Duda.

The second half started with Slovakia making two substitutions to bring fresh energy onto the pitch. In the 46th minute, R. Mak and J. Kučka were replaced by T. Suslov and L. Benes respectively. Slovakia's tactical move paid off when D. Hanko scored a superb goal in the 69th minute, reducing Portugal's lead to one goal. Portugal quickly responded to Slovakia's goal with a powerful strike from C. Ronaldo in the 72nd minute, increasing their lead to 3-1. However, Slovakia did not back down and fought hard. In the 80th minute S. Lobotka scored another goal, bringing the score to a nervous 3:2. In the last minutes of the match the game became tense, both teams fought for victory. J. Palhinha of Portugal received yellow cards in the 75th minute and T. Suslov of Slovakia in the 85th minute. Both teams made substitutions to strengthen the squads, hoping for a win. Portugal made a triple substitution in the 86th minute with J. Palhinha, B. Silva and G. Ramos replacing Otavio, R. Neves and Diogo Jota respectively. The Slovaks also made a substitution, replacing I. Schranz with D. Duris in the same minute. Duris. After the final whistle Portugal celebrated a hard fought victory over Slovakia. The match demonstrated the incredible talent and determination of both teams, leaving the fans absolutely delighted. The exciting clash between Portugal and Slovakia in the European Championship qualifiers will surely be remembered as an exciting battle on the football pitch. Both teams showed their skills, but it was Portugal's ability to hold on to their lead that ultimately secured their victory.

In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Bosnia - Portugal, Luxembourg - Slovakia.

Statistics of the match Portugal - Slovakia: