Slovenia opened their World Cup 2018 qualification campaign with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Lithuania.
Slovenia opened their World Cup 2018 qualification campaign with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Lithuania.
Manager SreckoKatanec was visibly unhappy with the result since it was a great opportunity to take three points and start the campaign with the victory.Katanecsays that the result does not tell the whole story about the game even though it was a point split between the two teams. It was a positive outcome for Slovenia considering that they were 2-0 down after just 34 minutes. It was a result of two minutes of madness from the team, asČernych and Slivka scored for Lithuania in the 32nd and 34th minute.
After a long time trying to get back into the game, Slovenia were given a lifeline throughKrhin’s in the 77th minute. The contest with this opportunity with both hands and were able to get back on level terms in the 90th minute through an injury time equaliser from Cesar. Slovenia have a habit of leaving Lithuania undefeated and there was a danger of this run being ended. The incredible comeback from the team ensured thatKatanec was not responsible for a slip. Slovenia will be hoping to pick themselves up and get ready for the game against Slovakia at home in October.
“This point is a big point. The Phantom you can only congratulate available, desire and fight to the last second. I’d like that on the following games from fewer opportunities to achieve more results. we had some really good opportunities. This is such an opportunity to be hit several times. Personally, I am satisfied. The first half, with the exception of three minutes, and when they gave us two chances two goals I think that we were better. we dominated,” said Katanec after the match. Slovenia are now without a win in the last four games.