English:
Slovenia secured a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Slovakia in a thrilling UEFA Nations League match played at the Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana. The encounter, refereed by Istvan Kovacs of Romania, was characterized by high intensity and open play with numerous goal-scoring opportunities for both teams. Slovakia dominated possession (58%) and generated more shots (25 compared to Slovenia’s 19), although the accuracy was similar (7 shots on target each). However, the difference was made by a 95th-minute goal from A. Gnezda Cerin, assisted by D. Petrovic, which broke the deadlock and secured victory for the home side. The game also saw a high number of yellow cards: five for Slovenia and three for Slovakia. Despite their possession and shot advantage, Slovakia failed to capitalize on their chances, while Slovenia proved more clinical in the decisive moments.
Substitutions slovenia: at minute 68 D. Petrovic came in and S. Lovric went out., at minute 84 J. Gorenc Stankovic came in and Z. Vipotnik went out., at minute 90 B. Kramer came in and T. Elsnik went out., at minute 120 D. Brekalo came in and Z. Karnicnik went out., at minute 120 A. Zeljkovic came in and A. Gnezda Cerin went out.
Substitutions slovakia: at minute 75 L. Haraslin came in and I. Schranz went out., at minute 75 S. Mraz came in and R. Bozenik went out., at minute 99 L. Benes came in and O. Duda went out., at minute 106 L. Tupta came in and M. Bero went out., at minute 118 D. Duris came in and I. Mesik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Slovenia
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Slovakia
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