The English drama "Southgate Crossing the Helgate" won the title, and the coach's "Courage" became a new football that was applauded
Jul 01, 2024
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At Euro 2024, a match that could be recorded as the best 's sweat match' came out. It is a round of 16 match between England and Slovakia held on the 1st (Korea time). It was a drama itself. England, a strong favorite, allowed the first goal in the 25th minute of the first half. England struggled throughout. Just as Switzerland devastated defending champion Italy with strong forward pressure in the previous round of 16 between Switzerland and Italy, Slovakia also blocked England thoroughly.
When six minutes of extra time were given in the second half, England's defeat was heavy, failing to make a single effective shot. Slovakia's first victory over England, Euro 2020 championship (Italy) and second-place team (England) were all likely to fall victim to an extraordinary incident. England reached the climax of the drama with Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) header in a minute's stoppage match, which was greeted by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)'s theatrical goal a minute before the end of the match.
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However, his insistence somehow became a `small soccer' that led to victory. When Kane scored the winning goal, all three helpers were substituted players. Ivan Toney's header pass was connected to Kane following Eze's non-stop shot in the goal that began with Palmer's free kick. Criticism that the timing of replacing them was too late also faded in front of the result of the joint goal.
Rather, the advantage in the physical match against Slovakia in the extra time, saving two of the five late replacement and replacement cards, was wrapped up as 'predictive'. Slovakia used up all five first- and second-half replacements and only used one extra card for overtime.
After the game, Southgate said "It would be strange but I never thought it would end in the round of 16. We have completed our last chance with patience. This is our spirit."
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