Jude Bellingham heads winner as England beat Serbia 1-0 to earn three points on opening day. At the Arena Aufschalke in Gelsenkirchen, it was a Euro 2024 football Group C match between the Serbs and the Three Lions.
After 13 minutes of play, the Three Lions took a 1-0 lead. Trent Alexander-Arnold crossed from the right, Bukayo Saka scooped up the ball, which deflected into the penalty area, where Jude Bellingham headed it into the net.UFABET
In the 20th minute, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is playing as a midfielder today. Lost the ball in front of his own penalty area before being hit by Aleksandar Mitrovic, who hit it just wide of the near post.
In the 25th minute, England played the game to Bukayo Saka who passed to Kyle Walker who kicked into the penalty area. Before crossing to the middle but no teammates could reach the ball.
In the second half.
Serbia tried to find a way to fight back and did quite well. But the Three Lions’ first clear shot on target came in the 55th minute. When Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-range shot was saved by Predrag Rajkovic.
The Serbian generals continued to push the game higher, relying on both wing and center penetration. But the final moments were still lacking, unable to find a clear finishing opportunity.
The game entered the 77th minute, the Three Lions missed the chance to extend the lead. Substitute Jarrod Bowen moved up the right before lifting to the far post. Harry Kane headed the ball with his fingertips. Predrag Rajkovic swatted the ball against the crossbar and bounced out.
Then in the 82nd minute, Serbia had another chance. Dushan Vlahovic took the second row and immediately shot with his left foot. But Jordan Pickford swatted the ball over the bar.
Full-time: England beat Serbia 1-0. The Three Lions next face Denmark, while the Serbs face Slovenia on June 20.