Eslováquia and Eslovénia drew 2x2 in their match on Thursday, in the 9th round. To this Matchday, Eslováquia's national team came from a draw, and Eslovénia's national team came from a defeat.
The first goal was scored by Miha Zajc with 18 minutes on the clock, through a header.
In the 46th minute, key moment of the game, when Ondrej Duda came on. After 57 minutes, Eslovénia saw Miha Blazic get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 58 minutes, Ondrej Duda struck for Eslováquia, from the penalty spot. With 62 minutes on the clock, Miha Mevlja strucked the second goal for Matjaž Kek's team, from a corner, laid on by Josip Ilicic. Sub Dávid Strelec, in the 71st minute, changed the course of the game. o netted the last goal after 74 minutes with a right-foot strike from outside the box.
After the result Eslováquia is 3rd in the table, 14 points, while Eslovénia occupy 4th place, 14 points. In the next fixture, Stefan Tarkovic's team will play away against Malta, whilst Matjaž Kek's team will host Chipre.
Eslováquia | Eslovénia | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
8 | 2 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
7 | 99 | Total Passes | 54 | 8 |
7 | 96 | Passes Completed | 44 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 5 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 8 |