Slovakia has excellently secured the right to participate in the EURO 2024 finals after going through the qualifiers. Let's take a look back at their journey to the grand football event in Europe.
Slovakia's journey to UEFA Euro 2024 showcases the team's resilience and determination. They kicked off their qualifying campaign with a strong 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 26, 2023, marking a powerful start.
The fighting spirit continued as Pavel Hapal's squad secured consecutive wins against Iceland (2-1) and Liechtenstein (1-0). The explosive start helped them secure a favorable position in Group J of the qualifiers.
On November 16, 2023, the Slovakian national team asserted their strength in the qualifiers with a 4-2 victory over Iceland in Bratislava, thanks to Lukas Haraslin's outstanding performance with 2 goals.
This victory marked Slovakia's qualification for Euro 2024, ensuring their third consecutive appearance in the finals alongside other giants such as host nation Germany, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, and Turkey.
[caption id="attachment_5388" align="alignnone" width="600"] Slovakia excellently advances through the Euro 2024 qualifiers (Photo: Getty).[/caption]
Notably, Slovakia finished second in Group J qualifiers with 22 points from 10 matches. They won 7, drew 1, and suffered only 2 defeats against the formidable Portugal.
Slovakia's success in the qualifiers demonstrates their growing stature in European football. The team's performance under Pavel Hapal's leadership throughout the qualifiers reflected a combination of tactical discipline, individual excellence, and outstanding team spirit.
Schedule for Slovakia in Group E:
June 18: Belgium vs SlovakiaJune 22: Slovakia vs UkraineJune 26: Slovakia vs Romania
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