Northern Ireland - Slovenia - 0:1. Euro-2024. Match review, statistics

On 17 October, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Northern Ireland and Slovenia met.

Euro-2024

NorthernIreland - Slovenia - 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Cherin (5)

Warnings: S. Charles (4), T. Elšnik (37), Šporar (56), S. Charles (58), Thompson (59), P. Smyth (60).

Review of the match Northern Ireland - Slovenia:

In a much-anticipated European Championship qualifier, Northern Ireland faced Slovenia at Windsor Park Stadium. The game promised to be a tense affair, with both teams fighting for a crucial win. From the outset, Slovenia took control of the game, showing their skill and determination. As early as the 5th minute, Slovenia's A. Gnezda Cerin hit the net, giving his team their first lead of the game. Northern Ireland's defence struggled to contain Slovenia's attacking play and the visitors created plenty of chances. As the first half progressed, Northern Ireland tried to get back into the game and equalise. However, their attempts were repeatedly thwarted by a solid Slovenian defence. In the 31st minute Slovenia seemed to increase their lead, but B. Sesko's goal was cancelled due to offside. As the match progressed, the heat of passion grew and both teams received yellow cards. In the 37th minute, Slovenian T.M. Elsnik received a yellow card. The second half started with a substitution in the Northern Ireland team - instead of K. Washington came J. Magennis. However, just ten minutes after the start of the second half, Northern Ireland received a blow: S. Charles received another yellow card, which led to a red card and suspension from the game.

Northern Ireland's frustration continued to grow and in a short space of time their players received three more yellow cards. J. Thompson, P. Smith and S. Charles received warnings from the referee. With a one-man advantage, Slovenia kept their composure and looked to increase their lead. However, the Northern Ireland defence stood firm despite the loss of one player. Throughout the match, both teams made several substitutions in an attempt to bring fresh energy and new ideas into the game. In the 76th minute, Slovenia introduced J. Mlakar and S. Lovric into the game. Lovric, followed by A. Sporar and J. Kurtić. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland made three substitutions in the 63rd minute, bringing on D. Taylor, G. Saville and I. Price. In the 87th minute, Northern Ireland made their last substitution: B. Lyons replaced K. McMenamin. As time went on, tension grew and in the 88th minute Northern Ireland's J. Evans was shown another yellow card. Despite all efforts, Northern Ireland failed to equalise and the match ended 0-1 in favour of Slovenia. The match at Windsor Park demonstrated the intensity and competitiveness of both teams. Slovenia's first goal was decisive and Northern Ireland's task became more difficult after the suspension of S. Charles. As a result, Slovenia won the match, securing a crucial victory in their European Championship qualifying campaign.

In the next round the following matches await the opponents: Finland - Northern Ireland, Denmark - Slovenia.

Statistics of the match Northern Ireland - Slovenia: