Heartbreak for Slovenia: Last-Minute Drama Seals 1-1 Draw against Serbia
A 69th-minute goal by Žan Karnicnik brought Slovenia close to a historic European Championship win, but Luka Jovic's stoppage-time equalizer for Serbia resulted in a 1-1 draw. The game ended in high drama with Serbia fans celebrating wildly and Slovenia players devastated.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Slovenia's hopes of clinching a first-ever win in the European Championship were dashed on Thursday.
A 69th-minute goal from Žan Karnicnik had placed Slovenia on the verge of history until Serbian substitute Luka Jovic netted a stoppage-time equalizer.
The spectacular goal incited a wild celebration from Serbian fans, who hurled flares and other objects onto the field in jubilation.
As the referee signaled full-time immediately after the restart, Slovenia's players were visibly crushed, collapsing in disappointment on the pitch.
Slovenia, having previously drawn with Denmark, looks ahead to a challenging final group match against England on Tuesday, while Serbia, who lost to England in their opener, will face Denmark.
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