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Slovakia U21 loses 0-2 to Ireland in Euro 2027 qualifying
The Slovakia U21 national football team lost 0-2 at home to Ireland in a Group D qualifying match for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027. The match, held at the Košice Football Arena, saw Ireland take an early lead in the 2nd minute through a header by Thomas Lonergan.
Slovakia attempted to equalize and was awarded a penalty in the 29th minute following a foul by Curtis on Riznič, but Mário Marcelli failed to convert the shot. Ireland secured the victory in the 57th minute when Sean Grehan scored from a corner kick.
Despite the loss, Slovakia remains in second place in Group D, which secures a spot in the play-offs. However, their lead over Ireland has narrowed to just two points. The team's next match is against the group leaders, England. The tournament will be hosted by Albania and Serbia.
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Ireland U21 national football team · Mário Marcelli · Sean Grehan · Slovakia U21 national football team · Thomas Lonergan
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sean Grehan scored for Ireland in the 57th minute of the match. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 will be hosted by Albania and Serbia. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · sport.aktuality.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Slovakia holds a two-point lead over Ireland in the group standings. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · sport.aktuality.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Slovakia's Mário Marcelli missed a penalty kick in the 29th minute. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · sport.aktuality.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Slovakia remains in second place in Group D, securing a play-off spot. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · sport.aktuality.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thomas Lonergan scored for Ireland in the 2nd minute of the match. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · sport.aktuality.sk