A draw was sufficient for Slovakia and Romania to advance, they had been helped by the results of the second match – ČT sport – Czech Tv

The sport, which began in sizzling and sunny climate, resulted in persistent rain after a cloudburst that began after the beginning of the second half. Each groups had been conscious of the interim consequence from the second match of the group, when a draw was sufficient for each the Slovaks and the Romanians to advance to the play-offs.

Ultimately, the Slovaks took third place, the group was received by the Romanians because of one of the best rating, the second place belongs to the Belgians. Unfortunate for the Ukrainians, who find yourself within the event. All groups collected precisely 4 factors.

Slovakian midfielder Lobotka was named participant of the match for the second time on the Euro. “We did it and I am most happy that we did it with our personal recreation. We fought for one another, after dropping the ball all of us got here again, we performed as one workforce,” he stated.

Coach Francesco Calzona stated his workforce had achieved one thing actually massive. “It was a fantastic recreation from our facet. The gamers did a fantastic job, they did not let the opponent do a lot. We managed to play three video games at a excessive degree towards groups which might be greater within the rankings. Now now we have one other purpose in entrance of us, we need to keep within the championship so long as attainable, ” stated the Italian coach of Slovakia.

The specified consequence from Romania’s standpoint was achieved by Marin from the penalty spot on the finish of the primary half, when he punished Dávid Hanck’s earlier foul on Ianis Hagi within the thirty seventh minute. Slovak goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka risked the opposite facet.

Duda put the Slovaks within the lead with a intelligent header into Florin Nita’s counter transfer within the twenty fourth minute. Nonetheless, the Romanian goalkeeper distinguished himself within the second half with a great probability by Dávid Strelca, which he caught together with his foot. After him, Lukáš Haraslín shot dangerously, however his curling shot on the again submit flew broad.

“Every opponent was in a position to torment the English right here, the Spaniards have a stronger workforce,” stated Duda, who made his mark on the Euros after eight years. “I noticed that Kuco (Kucka) wasn’t going to invent something, so I simply stored my head down. It is a disgrace that we did not preserve the lead longer. We missed the second purpose to finish satisfaction, however the principle factor is that we’re progressing,” added Duda.