With this result, England qualified for the round of 16 with ranked-2. They pack the five points or linked to some the group champion, Wales, which at the same time 3-0 win over Russia.
As for Slovakia was ranked 3rd with the acquisition of four points. However, Slovakia could still qualify through a line ranked third best.
Against Slovakia, England appeared very dominant throughout the match. UEFA statistics shows England-based record 58 percent of possession.
Proof of England dominance over Slovakia is also evident regarding the number of opportunities. Within 90 minutes, United Kingdom releases 27 shots that five of them right on target.
England initiated their penetration against Slovakia at the 8th minute. Leveraging cross, Jamie Vardy directing the ball to Sturridge. However, Slovakia defender Peter Pekarik, deftly drove the ball.
Roy Hodgson's team back spreading threats on the 15th minute through the efforts of Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool captain was controlling the feedback from Adam Lallana and instantly turned her body to release the shot.
Luckily for Slovakia. Henderson can still be kick blocked and produce corner kicks for England national football team, nicknamed the Lions.
On 33 minutes, England creating opportunities through Spurn Lallana. However, goalkeeper Matus Kozacik, Slovakia, deftly able to ward off the backlash Lallana. Score 0-0 ever goes up to pause.
Entering the second half, to be exact on 53 minutes, England again has the opportunity created by Nathaniel Clyne. Liverpool Defender wing agile it already lives dealing with Kozacik, but the effort could still be denied.
For the sake of adding power, England then draws out Jack Wilshere and Lallana. The second player was replaced by Wayne Rooney and Dele Alli.
The presence of Rooney and Alli indeed enhance the intensity of the games. Even so, the defense of Slovakia is still performing mighty in the stem of various England attack.
Enter the interval of the third, England lose Harry Kane to replace Daniel Sturridge. However, England still hard to score a victory.
Until the referee Carlos Velasco long blew the whistle, no touchdown that was created from the two teams. Any game ends goalless.
Slovakia 0-0 England
Line-ups
Slovakia (4-5-1): 20-Matus Kozacik; 2-Peter Pekarik, 3-Martin Skrtel, Jan Durica, 4-15-Tomas Hubocan; 20-Robert Mak, 19-Juraj Kucka, 22-Viktor Pecovsky (5-Norbert Gyomber 67 '), 17-Marek Hamsik, 7-Valdimir Weiss (14-Milan Skriniar 78 '); 8-Ondřej Widower (18-Dusan Svento 57 ')
Coach: Jan Kozak
United Kingdom (4-3-3): 1-Joe Hart; 21-Ryan Bertrand, 6-Chris Smalling, 5-Tim Cahill, 12-Nathaniel Clyne; 18-Jack Wilshere (10-Wayne Rooney 56 '), 17-Eric Dier, 14-Jordan Henderson; 8-Adam Lallana (20-delegation of Alli 61 '), 11-Jamie Vardy, 15-Daniel Sturridge (9-Harry Kane 76 ')
Coach: Roy Hodgson
Referee: Carlos Velasco (Spain)
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