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Belgium vs Slovakia LIVE RESULT: Romelu Lukaku has TWO goals disallowed as early Ivan Schranz goal secures win

The Red Devils wasted a hatful of chances

ROMELU LUKAKU saw TWO goals ruled out and Belgium now have a mountain to climb after suffering a shock defeat to Slovakia.

The striker had his first goal ruled out for offside and then saw a second ruled out by the snickometer - which measured a handball in the build up.

Ivan Schranz had opened the scoring for Slovakia early on after a wayward pass by Jeremy Doku.

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  • Falcons flying high in Germany

    Slovakia will next face Ukraine in Group E on Friday.

    With Romania facing Belgium, they could secure their passage to the knockout phase with victory.

    Ukraine suffered a heavy defeat today, Slovakia will see this as a massive chance to progress from the group.

  • Napoli midfielder drives side on

    Stanislav Lobotka quite rightly was awarded the man of the match award in Frankfurt this evening.

    He led by example but marshalled his side and kept them tight as a unit for the entirity of the game.

    If they can play like they did today every game, don't be surprised to see them gracing the knockout stages.

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  • Slovaks create Euros history

    The Falcons' victory over Belgium this evening, is the biggest upset to be seen in the Euros to date.

    With the Belgians ranked 3rd in the FIFA rankings and Slovakia being placed at 48th in the world, this is a victory to be remembered.

    Slovakia will be partying long into the night as they get their Euro 2024 off to the perfect start.

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  • Stan the man for Falcons

    Stanislav Lobotka was integral in Slovakia's famous win against Belgium this evening.

    He covered a lot of ground to try and support his defence while also lending a hand when they had the chance to put Belgium on the back foot.

    The Napoli midfielder showed his emotions as the final whistle sounded, knowing just how much this means to his team and country.

  • FT: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    It is a huge result for Slovakia in Group E.

    Belgium scored twice but on both occasions they were ruled out.

    Slovakia are well worth their win but they had to hold on with all their might at times in this one.

  • FT: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    The referee brings the game to a close.

    Slovakia have got a memorable victory in the Euros.

    Today they have humbled one of the favourites for the tournament.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    90+6. Slovakia counter attack after Belgium almost find a way through.

    They have been so calm under pressure when they win the ball back in their own final third.

    Belgium are starting to get desperate now with their balls forward.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    90+4. Belgium are throwing everything bar the kitchen sink at Slovakia right now.

    De Bruyne drops the shoulder and runs into the box but his shot towards the far corner is saved by Dubravka.

    Minutes left for the Slovakians to hold on now.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    90+2. This has been a great game for so many reasons.

    Slovakia potentially could cause the biggest upset seen in a Euros tournament if they hold on for the win.

    Romelu Lukaku cannot believe that he has not got a goal in this game , having celebrated scoring twice now.

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  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    90. Absolute drama as the VAR studio sends the referee to the monitor.

    He decides that Openda handled the ball in the build-up to the goal.

    Lukaku has now had two goals chalked off in this game.

    Slovakian fans are going wild with the news.

    We are going to have seven added minutes.

  • VAR review - Handball

  • Belgium 1-1 Slovakia

    88. It is the substitute Openda whose cross picks out the Belgian striker in the box.

    He is completely unmarked and sweeps the ball home.

    VAR is checking the goal for a potential handball however.

  • Goal - Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    84. Final throw of the dice for Belgium.

    Doku and Carrasco are the players to make way.

    Openda and Lukebakio come on to try and find that elusive goal.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    82. The goalscorer Schranz comes off for Duris.

    Slovakia opting to get some fresh legs on for the final stages of the game.

    One thing we can be sure of in this tournament, there will be none of this ten minutes of added time nonsense we see in the Premier League.

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  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    80. Belgium are knocking on the door once again.

    Short passes on the edge of the box, trying to find that ball to split the Slovakian defence open.

    They force a corner but as Onana rises to head the resulting cross, it drops harmlessly wide of the target.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    78. A goal now for Slovakia would surely be the nail in the coffin for Belgium.

    Time is starting to run out and even a point would be seen as a positive now for the Red Devils.

    That said, maybe they should be called the Claret Devils given their new strip.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    76. Half chance for Slovakia but Strelec manages to win his side a corner.

    The ball is recycled and crossed very deep but the Slovakians manage to win it back.

    They know now, when they attack, they are keeping the Belgians in an area of the pitch where they cannot hurt them.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    74. Tielemans is coming on with Trossard making way.

    Belgium are trying to get more players on the pitch who can add that creative spark to find them a goal.

    It has been a quiet night for the Arsenal man, offering very little in the final third.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    72. As Belgium were asking questions of the Slovakia defence once again, Lobotka does brilliantly to win the ball back in his own box.

    He uses his experience to run the ball out of defence and calmly pass it forward.

    This has been a great performance by the Falcons so far.

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  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    70. Slovakia venture forward to take some pressure off their defence.

    In the final third, they have done well to hold up the ball and resist the Belgian advances.

    On this occasion, the ball runs out harmlessly for a goal kick.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    68. De Bruyne clips a free kick into the box.

    Slovakia stand firm and manage to head it clear.

    Belgium are getting more and more frustrated now.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    66. Belgium are dominating possession now.

    De Bruyne is seeing more and more of the ball.

    Slovakia are struggling to hold onto the ball in this phase of play.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    64. The Belgian manager will be scratching his head wondering how his side have yet to score.

    You cannot deny they are creating more chances now but Slovakia are putting everything on the line.

    It would be a perfect time for that sucker punch counter-attack to take the wind out of their sails.

  • Belgium 0-1 Slovakia

    62. Huge chance for the big Belgian striker.

    The ball drops to him in the box on the volley but he can only find the side netting of the goal.

    Moments later Doku's shot is saved by Dubravka and with the keeper on the floor, Bakayoko looks certain to score.

    Somehow, Hancko clears the effort off the line.

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