Euro 2024 Group Of 16: Late England Goals Rob Slovakia Of Glory (Image: x.com/EURO2024)

In a stunning performance of footballing mastery, Slovakia, who emerged as a black-horses in the group stage, hold on to a single goal lead till the last moments of the stipulated time in their Group of 16 match against England. But, destiny and England’s star players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham had other plans for Francesco Calzona’s men.

In an electrifying finish, England finally broke through Slovakia’s defense to equalize in the dying moments of the match, causing heartbreak for the Falcons. Kyle Walker’s long throw into the crowded box found Marc Guehi, whose header set up Bellingham for an incredible overhead kick that rocketed into the bottom-right corner, making it 1-1 with just seconds remaining.

Bellingham’s stunning goal saved last Euro’s runner ups from the brink of defeat, setting the stage for extra time.

It was then Harry Kane’s decisive header secured England’s victory, overturning Slovakia’s earlier lead from Ivan Schranz’s 25th-minute strike.

Slovakia was brilliant to not to allow England to make substantial improvements in the goals till the 90th minute. What helped the Slovakians was the man to man marking and organised defense they build all through the game. England, like many English Premier League teams play, showcased a powerful offensive game through the flanks and centre, but it hit the Slovakian wall all the times. The strength of Slovakian defense was evident in the number of on target shots the English side undertook before Bellingham strike: Zero.

The match has also seen another record with Harry Kane’s winner: it is the fastest goal in the extra time in a European championship.