Live Coverage: Belgium vs Slovakia in the 2024 European Championship

Controversial Decisions and Missed Opportunities

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In a thrilling and controversial match, Belgium and Slovakia battled it out on the fourth day of the 2024 European Championship. The game was marred by several questionable decisions and missed opportunities, leaving both teams feeling frustrated.

Belgium took the early lead with a goal from striker Romelu Lukaku. However, Slovakia responded quickly with a goal from Martin Dubravka. The score remained level until just before halftime, when a controversial penalty decision awarded Belgium a second goal.

The second half saw both teams pushing for a winner. Slovakia had several chances to equalize, but they were unable to capitalize. Belgium also had a few good opportunities, but missed shots and poor finishing kept the score 2-1 in favor of the Belgians.

In the closing minutes of the match, another controversial decision went against Slovakia. A goal from Robert Mak was disallowed for offside, despite replays showing that the striker was onside. This decision sparked protests from the Slovakian players and fans, who felt they had been robbed of a deserved point.

The match ended with Belgium holding on to a narrow 2-1 victory. However, the controversial decisions and missed opportunities left both teams feeling frustrated. With the European Championship still in its early stages, both Belgium and Slovakia will be hoping for better results in their upcoming matches.