In a night of high drama at Euro 2024, Slovakia pulled off a sensational 1-0 victory over Belgium, leaving fans at the Waldstadion on the edge of their seats! 😲⚽
From the get-go, Slovakia meant business. Ivan Schranz lit up the stadium in the 7th minute with a cracking goal that set the tone for the rest of the match. Belgium, led by the formidable Romelu Lukaku, threw everything they had at the Slovak defense.
Lukaku, Belgium's record scorer, thought he had leveled the score not once, but twice! However, the VAR had other plans, disallowing both goals in the second half, much to the disbelief of Belgian fans. 😱📺✋
Slovakia's defense was nothing short of heroic. David Hancko's fearless goal-line block in the 62nd minute had everyone holding their breath as he collided with a teammate's knee, leaving him sprawled in the netting. But talk about taking one for the team! 💪🛡️
As the final whistle blew, the Slovak squad and staff erupted in celebration, dancing to \"Freed From Desire\" with their ecstatic fans. It was a night they'll never forget! 🎶🕺
\"This win means a lot, not just for me, but the whole Slovak nation,\" said Man of the Match, Stanislav Lobotka. \"Maybe not everyone has believed in us.\"
Despite Belgium's relentless attempts and the magic of Kevin De Bruyne, Slovakia held firm. Even Belgium's coach, Domenico Tedesco, took the loss in stride. \"We trust these guys. We just have to accept it,\" he said, showing true sportsmanship.
Lukaku, despite setting a competition record last year and having an impressive 85 goals for Belgium, couldn't find the net this time. But as Tedesco put it, \"He's a top-class player, a great character.\" 🌟
For Slovakia, this victory isn't just three points; it's a statement to the rest of Europe. Watch out world, Slovakia is here to play! 🇸🇰🔥
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Belgium stunned by Slovakia with VAR denying Lukaku twice at Euro 2024
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