Slovenia v Serbia LIVE: Euro 2024 result as fans launch flares on pitch after dramatic Luka Jovic equaliser
Relive all the action from a dramatic Group C clash at the Allianz Arena, Munich
Serbia substitute Luka Jovic headed a last-gasp equaliser to cancel out Zan Karnicnik’s opener and salvage a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an entertaining Group C clash at Euro 2024 on Thursday.
Both sides hit the woodwork and had periods where they dominated possession and created chances at the Munich Football Arena in a game of end-to-end play at times. Just like against England, Serbia started slowly and handed the initiative to Slovenia whose first big chance came when Timi Elsnik hit the near post after dribbling into the box in the first half.
Slovenia broke the deadlock after the break with a brilliantly worked goal from right-back man-of-the-match Karnicnik who put them on the brink of their first ever Euros win. Slovenia had missed several good chances until Karnicnik drove upfield from the edge of his own penalty area, released the ball to Elsnik and then met the return cross to slot the ball past Predrag Rajkovic in the 69th minute.
Serbia ratcheted up the pressure looking for an equalizer with veteran striker Aleksandar Mitrovic hitting the post, and they finally levelled when Jovic nodded home a corner five minutes into added time to leave their opponents distraught. Serbia failed to capitalise on periods of superiority despite the menace of Mitrovic, who saw a close range shot deflected by Karnicnik onto the woodwork, until Jovic struck.
The result at the Munich Football Arena put Slovenia in second place on two points with group leaders England to come in their third and final Group C game. Serbia, bottom with one point, face Denmark next. Relive all the action and follow the reaction from a thrilling Group C match:
Fans launch flares as Serbia score late equaliser
Here are some photos of the scenes at the final whistle:
Jovic snatches last-gasp equaliser for Serbia in 1-1 draw against Slovenia
Serbia substitute Luka Jovic headed a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an entertaining Group C clash at Euro 2024 on Thursday.
A brilliantly worked goal from right-back Zan Karnicnik had given Slovenia the lead and put them on the brink of their first ever Euros win before Jovic nodded home a corner five minutes into added time to leave their opponents distraught.
Slovenia missed several good chances before Karnicnik drove upfield from the edge of his own penalty area, released the ball to Timi Elsnik and then met a beautiful return cross to slot past Predrag Rajkovic in the 69th minute.
Serbia failed to capitalise on periods of superiority despite the menace of veteran striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who saw a close range shot deflected by Karnicnik onto the woodwork, until Jovic struck.
The result at the Munich Football Arena put Slovenia in second place on two points with group leaders England to come in their third and final Group C game. Serbia, bottom with one point, face Denmark next.
Match report from Reuters
Fans launch flares as Serbia score late equaliser
The fans launched flares onto the pitch after Serbia scored a last-gasp equaliser.
At least one was still going as the game ended in scenes that marred what was an interesting football contest between the two sides in England’s group.
FT: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
At least one pyrotechnic has been thrown onto the field in the aftermath of that goal:
FT: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
Here are some photos from the match:
FT: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
Full time: The last-minute equaliser has secured the point for Serbia and keeps their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.
It’s heartbreaking for Slovenia who had played so well, took the lead and then almost managed to close it out.
GOAL! Jovic scores last-gasp equaliser - Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
90+6 minutes: GOAL! With what could be the last move of the game, Jovic has fired in a last-gasp equaliser.
The ball was swung in from the corner and Jovic just got enough on it with his head to direct the ball into the goal.
Serbia 0-1 Slovenia
90+4 minutes: Vipotnik is shown a yellow card for trying to waste time for Slovenia.
Serbia 0-1 Slovenia
90+3 minutes: Gacinovic has been shown a yellow card as tempers rise, and has shoved a Slovenia defender who was just trying to guard the ball.
Serbia 0-1 Slovenia
90+2 minutes: There will be some more time out of the game here as goalscorer Karnicnik goes down and is going to receive some treatment.
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