Late Jovic Strike Denies Slovenia Historic Win at Euro 2024

Slovenia and Serbia were locked in a thrilling battle at the European Championships, with drama unfolding deep into stoppage time.

Zan Karnicnik’s goal had Slovenia on course for a historic win until Luka Jovic‘s late equalizer dashed their hopes of victory.

The clash saw Slovenia’s Timi Elsnik rattle the post with a chance, while Serbia’s Mitrovic faced a resilient Jan Oblak in the Slovenian goal.

At the brink of history, Slovenia’s Karnicnik found the net in a closely contested match that captivated fans.

The dramatic twist came as the 96th-minute header from Serbia’s Jovic found the back of the net, leaving Slovenia heartbroken.

Slovenia, under Matjaz Kek, displayed resilience and intent, showcasing their potential to challenge at the Euros.

England now look to secure the top spot in Group C if they overcome Denmark in their upcoming fixture.

The strike partnership of Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic failed to fire for Serbia at Euro 2024, despite their prolific records at club level.

Vlahovic, who was linked with top clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea, struggled to find form on the Euro stage.

The late goal from Jovic salvaged Serbia’s campaign, keeping their hopes alive in the competition but exposing areas for improvement.