Slovenian hearts were broken at the Euro 2024 on Thursday (June 20) after former Real Madrid star Luka Jovic scored a last-gasp equaliser for Serbia. Playing in their second group stage match, Serbia trailed since the 69th minute before scoring the important goal to keep their hopes alive to reach the Round of 16 at the Euro 2024. The draw also keeps both Serbia and Slovenia in contention for the knockout stage but will need huge favours on the final matchday.

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Luka Jovic breaks Slovenian hearts

Having lost to England in their opening match, Serbia walked into the match as favourites against Slovenia. However, they were kept at bay until the half time as no goal was scored from either team. But that deadlock was broken against the run of play in the 69th minute when Zan Kanicnik found the back of the net.

The lead was kept intact until the 90th minute as goalkeeper Jan Oblak was in super form in between the sticks. With five minutes added at the end of the match, Serbia decided to call on goalkeeper Predrag Rajković as they chased the match to earn a point with a corner being awarded. The corner kick was delivered swiftly which was headed in by Luka Jovic with Oblak unable to deal with the ball that found the back of the net as Serbia snatched a draw in the end in a dramatic fashion.

The draw would have done no favour to either side as Slovenia now have two points from two matches and have to win their final group game. Serbia will play Euro 2020 semifinalists Denmark while Slovenia will square off against runners-up England on the final matchday.

If both teams lose their matches they both will likely face exits with one point from three matches unlikely to help either team to qualify.

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