WC 2022 Qualification: Votes after the match Slovenia – Slovakia – SPORT.sk

She scored the sixth point in the table in the fourth performance and was still the only one who did not taste the bitterness of the loss. Róbert Boženík sent Štefan Tarkovič to the lead in Ljubljana after 32 minutes.

The next two qualifying matches will be played by the Slovaks at home, on Saturday 4 September at 20.45 h they will play against Croatia and on Tuesday 7 September at 20.45 h against Cyprus. Both will take place on Tehelna pole in Bratislava. Ten group winners will make their way to the championship in Qatar, the teams from other places will go to the draw.

Votes after the match / source: RTVS /:

Štefan Tarkovič, coach of the Slovak Republic: “We wanted to break the black series that Slovakia has in mutual matches against Slovenia. The players did their best for it. We knew that the Slovenians are strong and active on the ball and the first half confirmed it. Unfortunately, we did not manage to score Schranz on 2 : 0. we should have transformed more than one, we would have preferred. There are a lot of even teams in the group, they can only decide in the last matches. ”

Róbert Boženík, forward Slovakia and goal scorer: “There was a renumbering on the left side, Vlado got rid of the player, he did it very well. I expected a center to come from him and he sat it down nicely on my head. there were plenty of chances today. That’s why we feel that our draw was small. Compared to the European Championships, there was an improvement in our game, we were more dangerous for the opponent’s goal. Too bad we didn’t score more goals. ”

Ivan Schranz, wing of the Slovak Republic: “It was a great chance and I’m sorry I didn’t manage to turn it. I hit it badly, the ball went into the goalpost. It’s a pity, we would lead 2: 0 and we could break the match, but football is still the same. In the second half we We took the initiative, we were a better team. The points will be counted at the end of qualifying. Maybe today’s draw will be small, maybe we will be satisfied with it.

Stanislav Lobotka, midfielder of the Slovak Republic: “We knew it would be a difficult match. The Slovenians confirmed that they are good, but we also gave a quality performance. We shot the crossbar, the pole, we knew how to combine, it was a good match for the spectator. The development in the group is open, everyone can to proceed. ”

Marek Rodák, goalkeeper of the Slovak Republic: “I was ready to catch. I’m glad that the coach gave me a chance. The pitch was not in perfect condition, nevertheless there were chances on both sides. It’s a pity that we didn’t score more goals, maybe we will succeed in the next matches. It was a hard – fought point. ”

Benjamin Šeško, striker of Slovenia: “We fought and we were not far from winning, but at the same time we could lose. We can have our heads high, we did not perform badly. We thank the fans for their huge support, their encouragement gave us energy. On Saturday we want to please them against Malta. we don’t even admit anything else against this opponent. ”

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