Bosnia - Slovakia - 1:2. Euro 2024. Match review, statistics

On 19 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovakia met.

Euro-2024

Bosnia - S lovakia - 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: P. Hrosovsky (49) - Bozhenik (49) - Bo sn ia and Herzegovina - 1:2 (0:0) Hrosovsky (49) - Bozhenik (52), Šatka (71)

Warnings: R. Gojkovic (35), I. Main (48), Boženik (52), Prevljak (59), R. Gojkovic (63).

Review of the match Bosnia - Slovakia:

In a tense European Championship qualifying match, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced Slovakia at the Bilino Polje Stadium. Both teams were keen to win and improve their chances of qualifying for the prestigious tournament. The first half remained goalless, with both sides showing their defensive strength. The match started with high intensity and the players spared no effort in their quest for victory. However, time was running out towards the end of the first 45 minutes and the deadlock was not broken. At half-time, both teams regrouped and began to strategise for the second half. The spectators were eagerly awaiting a goal and excited after a relatively quiet first half. Just three minutes into the second half, Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a setback when R. Gojkovic received a yellow card, signalling the first caution of the match. Another blow to the Bosnia and Herzegovina team came from I. Bašić, who also received a yellow card just five minutes later. In the 49th minute, the game took a dramatic turn - an own goal was scored by Bosnia and Herzegovina's P. Hrosovski, giving Slovakia the lead. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina did not lose hope and quickly responded in the 52nd minute when Slovakian R. Bozenik scored an impressive goal, further increasing their lead. Unfortunately, he received a yellow card in the same minute. As the match heated up, both teams showed their competitive spirit.

In the 59th minute, Bosnia and Herzegovina's S. Prevljak received a yellow card. However, he was immediately replaced by N. Bilbija, trying to give the Bosnians new strength. In the 63rd minute, Bosnia and Herzegovina's luck waned when Gojkovic, who had already been sent off, received a red card. The Slovaks took advantage of their numerical advantage and in the 71st minute L. Satka scored a goal, further consolidating Slovakia's advantage. The Bosnian fans in the stadium were disappointed, while the Slovak fans were jubilant about their team's superiority. As the match progressed, both teams made several substitutions. The team managers were keen to make tactical changes and put fresh energy on the pitch to turn the tide of the match in their favour. In the 78th minute, Bosnia and Herzegovina replaced G. Cimirot with N. Zolotić in an attempt to rejuvenate the attack. As the final whistle approached, Slovakia made three substitutions, while Bosnia and Herzegovina made two. The teams endeavoured to use every second to change the scoreboard. However, despite their efforts, no goals were scored and the match ended 1-2 in favour of Slovakia. It was a disappointing result for Bosnia and Herzegovina, who fought valiantly but ultimately could not overcome the resistance of the Slovakian team. This match demonstrated the intensity and competitiveness of both teams in their quest to earn a spot at the European Championships. Both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovakia showed bright moments, but in the end it was Slovakia who triumphed.

Statistics of the match Bosnia - Slovakia: