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The Slovak national football team under the age of 21 was close to a huge surprise at the expense of a big favorite in Friday’s duel in Spain as part of the fight to advance to the European Championship of this age category, which will take place in 2023 in Romania and Georgia.
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Coach Jaroslav Kentoš’s charges led twice at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville, but after two penalty kicks whistled against them in the final ten minutes, they finally lost to the opponent 2: 3.
“I think we were able to eliminate the strengths of the Spaniards, who didn’t develop much from the game. We led twice, so we are very disappointed with the loss that came after two penalties and a standard situation. It’s very sorry, but we have to concentrate on another match with Malta, “ said midfielder Ján Bernát on the website of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ), who opened the match score in the 19th minute.
The Slovaks took the lead for the second time in the 71st minute, when Filip Lichý prevailed. The midfielder of the Bratislava Slav scored two minutes after arriving on the lawn. According to him, it was “super football” for the eye of the spectator, even though the Slovak “falconers” did not manage it as a result.
“We left our hearts on the pitch and gave ourselves 100 percent. My goal came from the left with a goal, it kind of bounced back there and I immediately thought I was going to end it with a punch. It was an incredible feeling, because scoring a goal to Spain is something incredible “I’m just sorry we didn’t make it to the winning end,” stated a native of Banská Bystrica.
In the table of the qualification group, Slovaks are currently in 4th place with three points. So far, 100% Spaniards are leading (9). Young Slovaks will be able to fix their taste in Tuesday’s home duel in Nitra against Maltese players.
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