England and Slovakia faced off in Euro 2024 last-16 on June 30, 2024
England secured quarterfinal place against Switzerland on July 6
Harry Kane headed winning goal for England just a minute later in extra time
Jude Bellingham scored equalizing goal in the 95th minute with a bicycle kick
Jude Bellingham's determination was crucial for England's win
Slovakia took early lead through Ivan Schranz's goal in the 25th minute
England and Slovakia faced off in the Euro 2024 last-16 match on June 30, 2024. The game started with Slovakia taking an early lead through Ivan Schranz's goal in the 25th minute. England struggled to create chances throughout the game and failed to register a shot on target until Jude Bellingham's equalizing goal in the 95th minute.
Bellingham's stunning bicycle kick sent the game into extra time, where Harry Kane headed in the winning goal for England just a minute later. The victory secured their place in the quarterfinals against Switzerland on July 6.
England had faced criticism from fans and pundits after their poor performance in the group stage of the tournament. Gareth Southgate's side had to dig deep and show resilience to overcome Slovakia, with Bellingham's late goal being a turning point in the game.
Despite England's struggles, Jude Bellingham refused to give up and scored a crucial goal for his team. His determination was rewarded as England went on to win the match and advance in the tournament.
England had faced tough criticism from fans and pundits after their poor performance in the group stage of the tournament. However, they showed great character to come back from behind and win against Slovakia.
Jude Bellingham refused to give up and scored a crucial goal for England
England faced tough criticism from fans and pundits after their poor performance in the group stage of the tournament
Marc Guéhi received a second yellow card, meaning he will be suspended for England’s quarter-final match against Switzerland
Accuracy
Jude Bellingham scored an overhead kick in stoppage time to rescue England from a 1-0 deficit against Slovakia
Harry Kane headed in a goal from Ivan Toney’s header during extra time to give England a 2-1 lead
Deception
(30%)
The article contains emotional manipulation and selective reporting. The author uses language to elicit an emotional response from the reader, such as 'Who else? Jude Bellingham mouthed the words during the wild goal celebrations and it was a good point well made.' This is an attempt to make the reader feel invested in Bellingham's performance and England's victory. The author also selectively reports on certain events, such as focusing on England's poor performance in the first half and their dramatic comeback in the second half, while omitting Slovakia's strong showing throughout the match. This creates a biased view of the game.
Who else? Jude Bellingham mouthed the words during the wild goal celebrations and it was a good point well made.
It was Toney who made the difference at the start of extra time, teeing up Kane and thereafter it was a case of England seeing out the game.
England were better after the second-half restart, bringing a higher tempo. Phil Foden had the ball in the net from a left-footed Trippier cross only for the VAR to pull him back for offside. Kane saw a shot deflect wide.
Fallacies
(85%)
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing England's performance as 'horrible', 'loose', and 'brittle'. He also makes a dichotomous depiction of Slovakia by implying they had nothing to fear after conceding a goal. The author also appeals to emotion when describing the importance of Bellingham's goal and England's historic moment.
It was all so loose from them, errors on the ball, the referee, Halil Umut Meler, looking edgy, too.
England were a tough watch in the first half...
There were heated discussions between some of the England players...
England felt the nerves hammer at the outset...
It was all so loose from them, errors on the ball and it was because the options were not there.
The tension pulsed. Could England manufacture something? They did but it did not look like being enough.
Slovakia will not enjoy watching the replays, too many of their defenders sucked towards Guéhi on Walker’s all-or-nothing throw-in.
