- Romania and Slovakia both qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stage after a 1-1 draw in their final Group E match.
- Ondrej Duda put Slovakia ahead in the first half with a powerful header, but Romania’s Razvan Marin equalized from the penalty spot before halftime.
- With all four teams in the group earning 4 points, Romania finished top of the group having scored more goals than second-placed Belgium.
Newsypeople- A close 1-1 draw in their final Group E match secured their passage to the last 16 of Euro 2024. The Slovakians took the lead in the 24th minute with a powerful header, but Romania equalized before halftime when Razvan Marin converted a controversial penalty.
The four teams in the group finished with four points, with Romania taking the lead on goal difference and Slovakia taking second.
Romania are into the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time in 24 years thanks to this memorable result. Edward Iordanescu’s tenacious side responded to his pre-match challenge to make history with a combative display.
Slovakia have reached the last 16 of a major tournament for the third time, having reached the last 16 in the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2016. Knowing that a draw would guarantee passage for both teams, there were hints that they might settle for a draw, but the match turned out to be anything but that.
It was a quick start for Romania, and Andrei Ratiu’s stinging strike forced a good save from Martin Dubravka. Slovakia were close through Lukas Haraslin’s free-kick before Duda’s header gave them the lead.
Marin equalized from the spot after David Hancko foul on Ianis Hagi was deemed a spot-kick by the video assistant referee. A heavy storm added to the tense atmosphere in the second half, but neither side could find a winner.
Ultimately, both teams were delighted to reach the knockout stage, with Romania claiming the top spot in the group and Slovakia claiming the third spot. Two underdogs secured their place in the last 16 after a memorable night of action.
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With a pair of draws, Romania wins Group E, as Belgium and Slovakia also advance to the Round of 16! #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/I0hUugRHXS
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 26, 2024
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