Slovenians came close to a great success: The under-19 national team led and ultimately drew against a team that belongs to the top of European football (VIDEO)
Photo: Nogometna zveza Slovenije
Even for the Slovenian national team under 19, it’s the opening match in the elite round of European Championship qualifiers. The youth national team managed to secure a draw against the favored Spain in Lendava, but they also led for a significant part of the match.
Slovenia had their first chance in the 12th minute when, after a pass from Luka Topalović, Arjan Malić attempted a free kick, but the visiting goalkeeper, Fran Gonzalez, saved his shot for a corner. Eight minutes later, Mišo Brečko’s boys managed to shake the net of the Spaniards. After a beautiful combination, Kevin Benkić penetrated through the left side and found Lucas Maček in the penalty area, who headed home to give Slovenia the lead and leave the Spanish goalkeeper with no real chance.
In the second half, the Spaniards increased the pressure on the Slovenian defense. In the 63rd minute, Tim Štrasberger made a save, but the guests managed to equalize from the next opportunity. After a corner kick, the rebounded ball was put into the home net by substitute Rayane Belaid. In the 84th minute, Štrasberger again made a save after Gerard Hernandez attempted from distance. In the 88th minute, amidst chaos in the penalty area, Pol Fortuny shot with his left foot and hit the left part of the Slovenian goal frame. In the 93rd minute, after a corner kick from Nik Kasal, Aldin Jakupović headed slightly over the Slovenian crossbar.
Our boys will seek new points on Saturday when they face the Austrian national team in Lendava at 16:00.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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