
A spectacular overhead kick by Jude Bellingham leveled the score against Slovakia in yesterday's Round of 16 match. |. Credit: The-sun.Com
England’s Three Lions secured their spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals after a spectacular overhead kick by Jude Bellingham leveled the score against Slovakia in yesterday’s Round of 16 match.
On the brink of a shocking exit in Gelsenkirchen, England trailed 1-0 following Ivan Schranz’s 25th-minute goal, where he slipped past England’s keeper, Jordan Pickford.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bellingham, celebrating his 21st birthday, showcased his star quality by executing a stunning overhead kick in the penalty area, converting Marc Guehi’s flick into a goal past Slovakia’s goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka.
Bellingham’s goal not only salvaged England from a lackluster performance but also shifted the momentum. Slovakia, who had fiercely defended their lead, were left reeling.
Just a minute into extra time, England captain Harry Kane underscored their newfound dominance by heading in from close range, completing an extraordinary comeback and securing a quarterfinal clash with Switzerland.
Prior to Bellingham’s remarkable strike, England’s display under Gareth Southgate had been unremarkable, despite Kane’s missed header and Declan Rice hitting the post in their attempts to equalize.
Bellingham’s timely intervention proved decisive, keeping England’s Euro 2024 campaign alive.
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