On July 1st, Portugal’s head coach Martinez discussed the upcoming round of 16 match, stating that Slovakia’s impressive display would make his team even more cautious against Slovenia.
Martinez analyzed England’s match against Slovakia: “It highlighted the overall level and competitiveness of the Euros; Germany also had a tough time against Denmark. I watched England versus Slovakia, and they showed great organization, resilience, and a strong will to win, believing they could eliminate England. In football, any small detail can be decisive. Now, we need to be even more vigilant against Slovenia.”
In the match between England and Slovakia, it was England’s Jude Bellingham who scored an acrobatic equalizer in stoppage time, followed by Harry Kane’s winning goal in extra time for a 2-1 victory. Slovakia’s remarkable performance left a deep impression on Coach Martinez, emphasizing that no opponent should be underestimated in the Euro tournament.
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