Slovakia Shocks Belgium in Euro 2024 Opener
Underdog Slovakia Pulls Off Upset Victory
Ivan Schranz Scores Early Goal, Defense Holds Strong
In a major upset, Slovakia defeated heavily favored Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2024 opener on Tuesday. Ivan Schranz scored the game-winning goal just four minutes into the match, stunning the Belgian side. Despite trailing for the remainder of the game, Belgium was unable to find a breakthrough against Slovakia's resolute defense. Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku both had chances to equalize, but were denied by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Slovakia's victory marks the first major upset of Euro 2024 and will give hope to underdogs throughout the tournament. The result also adds intrigue to Group E, where Belgium was expected to be the clear favorite.
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