Euro 2024: Serbia defeats Denmark as England wins Group C with a draw
With the knowledge that the Three Lions had already moved to the knockout stage, Slovenia went into the match with a great deal of motivation, knowing that they needed to win the match in order to advance.
Berlin: Denmark finished second after splitting the points with eliminated Serbia in the final group stage, while England took first place in Group C despite being held to a goalless draw by a resolute Slovenia.
Slovenia entered the match with great motivation, knowing that the Three Lions had already qualified for the knockout stage and that they would need to win the match by at least one point.
After troubling England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with a header from close range in the fifth minute, Benjamin Sesko created the first clearcut opportunity, according to Xinhua.
Midway through the first half, England came alive and appeared to have broken the deadlock, but Bukayo Saka's goal was disallowed.
After Kieran Trippier's risky cross into the box, Harry Kane headed just wide in the last moments of the first half, giving him a threat.
Following the interval, England dominated possession without endangering Slovenia's well placed defense, thus opportunities were scarce.
In order to preserve its Euro campaign, Slovenia's defense managed to keep England at a distance and earned one point.
"We wanted to finish the group stage first in the rankings and in command."
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