Slovenia will face Serbia in the second round of Group C at 9:00 PM on June 20th.
Currently ranked 57th in the world, Slovenia is considered a minnow in Europe. However, their performance in the opening match was impressive, as they drew 1-1 with Denmark (ranked 21st in the world) after falling behind in the first half. Their performance has given them hope for a potential qualification to the next round, and they will be looking to secure another point against Serbia, who are ranked lower than Denmark in the group.
It is worth noting that Slovenia was fortunate in the Euro qualifiers, as their Group H only had Denmark as the strongest team. However, their record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 10 matches is impressive, showcasing their progress in football. They scored 20 goals and conceded only 9 in these 10 matches, demonstrating their strength on both sides of the pitch.
Ahead of the match, Slovenia’s coach stated his desire for the players to remain relaxed and work towards achieving their goals, although he didn’t explicitly mention victory as the objective. However, the team’s ambition is clear.
Serbia, currently ranked 33rd in the world, is the second lowest-ranked team in the group. Despite losing 0-1 to England in the opening match, Serbia’s performance was noteworthy. They put the Three Lions under pressure and were close to equalizing several times. Their current qualification prospects are not optimistic, and they must secure a victory against the weakest team in the group.
Serbia finished second in their Group G in the Euro qualifiers, recording 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 8 matches. They scored 15 goals and conceded 9, demonstrating a consistent but not exceptional performance. The team’s characteristic is their lack of standout individuals, but also their absence of significant weaknesses. This makes it difficult for them to deliver impressive performances against both stronger and weaker opponents.
Disharmony arose within the Serbian team before the match, with Dusan Tadic publicly criticizing the coach, causing a stir. Fortunately, the situation was resolved with Tadic’s apology. However, Filip Kostic’s ligament injury will keep him out of this match, which may impact Serbia’s performance.
England currently leads Group C with 3 points, followed by Slovenia with 1 point. Serbia has no points, making this match crucial for both teams. A loss would likely eliminate Serbia from contention, making the last round a mere honor match. Slovenia, on the other hand, will face England in a do-or-die match. Both teams will be giving their all to secure a favorable position in the group after this match.
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