The European under -21 championship started in Slovakia on Wednesday evening, with 2023 Spanish finalists defeating the hosts in Bratislava with a last -minute winner.
Spain, beaten by England in the 2023 final, won 3-2 thanks to the late strike of the defender of Valencia Cesar Tarrega.
The goals of Marc Publigl and Mateo Joseph – by Leeds United newly promoted – put Spain 2-0 in 20 minutes, but the hosts rallied at the level before the winner of Tarrega.
“It was almost as if we quarreled the start of the match,” said Jaroslav Kentos, Slovakia coach.
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“We were very passive; We conceded two goals, but we got back in the match. We are sad about the third goal in Spain, but I am proud of the boys because they gave everything – they played with passion. Of course, we are not satisfied with the result – we were almost a moment. ”
Italy beat Romania 1-0 in the other match A game with the sole purpose of the match from Tommaso Baldanzi from Roma, with the goalkeeper Sebastiano saving a penalty from Louis Munteanu.
England begins its defense under Lee Carsley against the Cheche Thursday evening – Read the overview here.
In group C, another winner in time of time gave Georgia a 2-1 victory against Poland.
Nodar Lominadze’s goal was canceled by a penalty by Jakub Kaluzinski before Vasilios Gordezani won it for Georgia.
These three points could high vital for Georgia in a stacked group while France and Portugal have played a 0-0 draw.
