Football News: Slovenia and Serbia Clash in Key Euro 2024 Matchup
In a crucial Euro 2024 Group C encounter, Slovenia and Serbia will go head-to-head on Thursday, June 20th at the Allianz Arena in Germany. Both teams are looking to bounce back after their opening matches, with Serbia narrowly losing 1-0 to England, while Slovenia earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Denmark.
Serbia’s Impressive Showing Against England
Serbia, led by manager Dragan Stojkovic, showed they can compete with the best, despite the defeat to England. Strahinja Pavlovic put in an impressive performance, making more tackles, clearances, and successful dribbles than any other Serbian player. Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has scored in each of his two previous matches against Slovenia, will be hoping to continue his scoring form.
Slovenia’s Standout Player: Erik Janza
Meanwhile, Slovenia’s Erik Janza emerged as a standout player in their draw with Denmark, scoring a goal and creating two chances. The Gornik Zabrze defender, who plays alongside Arsenal legend Lukasz Podolski, will be looking to continue his impressive display against the physical presence of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the Serbian midfield.
“The match is likely to be a tense affair, with both teams desperate for the three points to boost their chances of qualification from the group. England will be keeping a close eye on the game before they take on Denmark later in the day.”
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