Croatia and Czech Republic have met only thrice before, on the international stage, with Czechia still yet to win against Hrvatska, though they have drawn two of the three matches.
Croatia and Czech Republic have met only thrice before, on the international stage, with Czechia still yet to win against Hrvatska, though they have drawn two of the three matches.
Czech Republic have showcased impressive form heading into this tournament, securing five wins in their last eight international matches.
Croatia are on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to recent form, with Zlatko Dalic & co. winning just two of their last ten matches (D2 L6).
Aerial duels won by Slovakia players in the first half:
3 - Satka, Kucka
2 - Skriniar
1 - Pekarík, Hubocan, Hrosovsky, Mak, Duda, Koscelnik
Marek Hamsik was the only outfield player not to win an aerial duel.
Emil Forsberg scores from the penalty spot to give Sweden the lead against Slovakia
Emil Forsberg has just become the first Swedish player to score at the European Championships since today’s captain Sebastian Larsson scored the second goal in their 2:0 win over France at EURO 2012.
Sweden take the lead with 13 minutes left!
Three players have now scored a penalty at EURO2020
Cristiano Ronaldo
Memphis Depay
Emil Forsberg
88% - 88 percent of Sweden’s goals at the EUROs have been scored in the second half of games (23/26), the highest percentage of any side with at least three goals at the tournament. Patience.
We hoped for more action after the break and we got it – both sides look more lively, with Sweden having more attacking intent, and after a few misses they were rewarded a penalty which Forsberg converted.
Big 3 points for Sweden!
6 - Alexander Isak completed six dribbles against Slovakia; the most by a player in a game at EURO 2020 so far, and the most by a Swedish player in a game at the tournament since Tomas Brolin at EURO 1992 (7 v Denmark). Slalom.
Emil Forsberg vs Slovakia:
63 touches
1 goal
2 shots/1 on target
3 key passes (most)
2/2 acc. long balls
39/44 acc. passes
4/5 succ. dribbles
7.8 SofaScore rating
Sweden’s match-winner today!
OFFICIAL: The Danish FA have confirmed Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following a successful operation.
The news we were all hoping for
Patrik Schick scores from the penalty spot for Czech Republic against Croatia