On 20 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 in football took place. Team Slovenia and Team Kazakhstan met.
Euro-2024
Slovenia - Kazakhstan - 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: B. Sheshko (41), B. Glagol (86) - Ramazan Orazov (48)
Warnings: Y. Vorogovsky (40), Islambek Kuat (61), Maly (79), B. Glagol (86), Nuraly Alip (90).
Slovenia faced Kazakhstan in an exciting European Championship qualifying match played at Stozice Stadium. Both teams, showing dazzling skill and determination, fought hard for victory. The score at half-time was 1-0 in Slovenia's favour, but the game eventually ended in a 2-1 victory for the hosts. At the start of the match Slovenia dominated the pitch and tried to break through Kazakhstan's defence. However, in the 40th minute, Kazakhstan player Y. Vorogovsky received a yellow card for careless behaviour. Slovenes took advantage of the moment and in the 41st minute appointed a penalty kick, which was successfully realised by B. Sesko, providing his team with an advantage. In the second half, Kazakhstan came out of the locker room determined to equalise. In the 48th minute they managed to equalise thanks to a goal by R. Orazov. The match became increasingly tense, both teams fought for any opportunity to take the lead. In the 61st minute player of Kazakhstan I. Kuat received a yellow card for a flagrant foul. Soon he was replaced from the field, making room for A. Kenesov. Slovenes also made changes to the line-up in the 72nd minute, replacing J. Mlakar to B. Kenesov. Mlakar for B. Verbic. Kazakhstan's hopes were dashed in the 79th minute when S. Maliy received a yellow card.
In the 81st minute, the Kazakhstani team decided to make two substitutions: I. Sviridov and E. Tapalov were replaced by I. Sviridov. Tapalov I. Chesnokov and A. Beisebekov respectively. As time drew closer to the final whistle, Slovenia stepped up their attacks. In the 86th minute, they finally broke through Kazakhstan's defence, scoring a goal by B. Verbic. However, the celebration was short-lived - a minute later, Verbic was in the referee's book, receiving a yellow card. In the 87th minute both teams made additional substitutions. Instead of J. Kurtić and V. Drkušić, Slovenia were replaced by A. Slovenia. Drkusic were replaced by A. Sporar and E. Janza respectively. On the other hand, Kazakhstan replaced N. Alip with M. Samorodov in the 90th minute. Slovenia also made a substitution, replacing P. Stojanovic for J. Gorenc Stankovic. The tension in the match was building as it approached the final. In the 90th minute, N. Alip received a yellow card, which further increased the frustration of Kazakhstanis. Both teams fought until the final whistle, but Slovenia won 2-1. This exciting match showed the determination and skill of both teams as they fought on the pitch. While Slovenia celebrated the victory on their home field, Kazakhstan can be proud of their effort and resilience. As European Championship qualification continues, both teams will have new opportunities to prove their worth and secure a place in the prestigious tournament.
| Slovenia national team | Kazakhstan national team | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 13 | Strikes | 7 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 11 | Offences | 16 |
| 4 | Corner | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 60% | Ball possession | 40% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 522 | Total assists | 346 |
| 400 | Accurate assists | 242 |
| 77% | Accuracy of passes | 70% |