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Age forward! The match between the Slovaks and Romania created one historical curiosity
After a 1-1 draw, both teams can enjoy their progress to the eight-finals. In addition to the necessary result, the match between the Slovaks and Romania created one historical curiosity. Old age ahead, one would like to say.
After the 1:1 draw, both teams can enjoy their progress to the eight finals. In addition to the necessary result, the match between the Slovaks and Romania created one historical curiosity. Old age ahead, one would like to say.
The final Group E table of the ongoing European Championship looks really interesting. All teams have four points, each won once, drew once and lost once. The Black Peter was finally won by Ukraine.
The match between Slovakia and Romania, in which the two teams played a perfect 1:1 draw, also contributed to this. Marin reacted to Duda’s header in the first half from a penalty kick. Both teams will now play the eighth round.
The result certainly did not surprise the statistics, as five of the last seven meetings between Romania and Slovakia ended in a draw. Moreover, the result means that it is still the case that neither team has ever won more than one European Championship group stage match.
Four players aged 35 and over started the match
“It was a great game from our side, the players did an excellent job. We are very happy to have advanced and I think we have achieved something important. We were able to play three games at a high level against teams that are ranked higher than us,” said the Slovak coach Calzona.
The Italian helped create one interesting fact that was highlighted by uefa.com. That’s because the match was only the second in the Euro’s 60-year history to feature four players aged 35 or older. Pekarik, Dúbravka and Kucka for Slovakia and Nita for Romania.
“This is another great success for the Slovak national team. It belongs to all the Slovak fans who drove us forward. We heard them, they created a great backdrop. Thanks also to everyone else who kept their fingers crossed for us,” said Peter Pekarik, one of the senior players.
Both teams can now get ready for the eighth round. Slovakia’s opponent will be England, while the Romanians will face the Netherlands. Will this wild championship see any more surprises?
Source: CT Sport, UEFA.com
