Luka Jovic scored a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to secure a last-gasp draw for Serbia against Slovenia at Euro 2024.
Full-back Zan Karnicnik appeared to have sealed Slovenia’s first Euros win with a low close-range finish after 70 minutes, putting Serbia on the verge of elimination. However, former Real Madrid striker Jovic rescued his country with a near-post flicked header from a corner, igniting Serbian celebrations in Munich.
The draw also benefits England, as Gareth Southgate’s side is guaranteed to progress as Group C winners if they beat Denmark later on Thursday.
Serbia manager Dragan Stojkovic had criticized his team for showing England “too much respect” in their Euro 2024 opener, and they started slowly again in Munich. Despite their efforts, Serbia couldn’t find a breakthrough until Jovic’s late heroics.
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Slovenia seemed set to claim just their second win at a major tournament – their first being against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup – and move closer to reaching the knockout stages of a major finals for the first time.
But Jovic’s goal keeps both sides’ hopes alive going into their final group games on Tuesday. Slovenia will face England, while Serbia will take on Denmark at 20:00 BST.
