Euro 2016 : Slovakia beats Russia 2-1
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, Jun. 15, 2016 (AMP) — France 2016 : Slovakia defeated Russia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a Euro group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
Slovakia dominated the first half thanks to goals from Weiss ('32) and Hamsik ('45). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Slovaks further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
The result put the Slovak second in Group B with 3 points. Russia is bottom with one point. In their last game, Slovakia will meet third-placed England at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on June 20, while Russia will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Russia at the Euro
- 5 appearances (first in 1996)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Slovakia at the Euro
- First appearance
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
- 15 June 2016
- 15:00
- Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Wales | 3 |
| Slovakia | 3 |
 England | 1 |
| Russia | 1 |
Matches
Euro History
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