Euro 2024: Bring out the calculators as Romania takes on Slovakia in a group stage conclusion never seen before

Group E is poised for dramatic change as the last group stage matchday of Euro 2024 draws near, with all four teams tied at three points apiece. This has never occurred in the lengthy history of the European Championship. Amid this exciting uncertainty, Romania and Slovakia get ready for a pivotal match on Wednesday at Deutsche Bank Park, just 200 kilometers from Stuttgart Arena, where Belgium will play Ukraine. Both teams are vying for a spot in the round of 16.

Both Romania and Slovakia have surprised everyone in a group that was thought to be simple at first, paving the way for a historic confrontation.

Romania's participation in Euro 2024 has reignited the country's love of football. The supporters have returned to the streets to celebrate their team's comeback in this year's Euro, after years of disinterest. With a surprising 3-0 triumph, the first game against Ukraine was a lesson in resiliency and strategy.

Romania won their first European Championship in twenty-four years thanks to long-range goals from midfielder Razvan Marin and captain Nicolae Stanciu that stunned Ukraine. They played with a lot of energy against Belgium as well, but they lost 2 goals to 0 and it was clear that their caliber was worse. Due to their superior goal differential, Romania will win a draw against Slovakia on Wednesday.

Slovakia has had an equally impressive journey leading up to this pivotal encounter. They started their campaign with a shock 1-0 victory over Belgium, as the defense held off constant pressure from the opposition and striker Ivan Schranz scored the game's first goal. Important moments were valiant goal-line blocks by Dávid Hancko, who sustained a facial injury but still managed to preserve Slovakia's lead.