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In a thrilling match, England managed to beat Slovakia after a tense encounter that was decided in extra time. Despite a timid start to the match, England managed to turn the situation around to win and secure their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Euro.

A Tense Start to the Match

The match started at a slow pace, with few chances for either side. Slovakia took the lead in the 22nd minute thanks to an assist from Strelec, converted into a goal by Shranz. After this opening goal, the English struggled to create any real chances, contenting themselves with passing the ball around ineffectively.

A More Lively Second Half

After the break, England showed increased intensity, desperate to equalise. The pressure intensified until the added minutes, when a moment of magic allowed England to equalise. In the 90+5th minute, Kyle Walker sent a long throw-in, which was deflected by Marc Guehi, allowing Jude Bellingham to volley in to equalise. This goal took both teams into extra time.

The Decisive Extensions

England took the lead in the first minute of extra time. A free-kick from the left wing by Ivan Toney was deflected by Harry Kane, who simply had to push the ball into the back of the net in the 91st minute. England then managed their lead well, holding on to the 2-1 scoreline until the final whistle.

With this hard-fought victory, the Three Lions qualify for the quarter-finals where they will face Switzerland. The Swiss achieved a feat by eliminating the reigning champions Italy with a score of 2-0. This upcoming match promises to be a tough one, with two teams ready to do anything to reach the semi-finals of the Euro. Fans can expect a captivating clash, testifying to the high level of competition at this tournament.