Slovakia Suffers Friendly but Harsh Defeat Against Austria Ahead of Euro 2024

A friendly, yes, but still a harsh defeat suffered by Slovakia under Francesco Calzona, tonight facing Austria in one of those matches that will lead to the next Euro 2024. The Austrians clinch the victory with two goals, one at the start of the game and the other at the end of the match: it takes just 6'' for Baumgartner to find the first advantage, a record goal found by the player who had kicked off. Then at the 82nd minute, Weimann's goal seals the deal. It may be friendly, but the defeat will not be painless for Calzona, who wanted to thoroughly test his players before the summer. 90 minutes on the field also for Stanislav Lobotka, the playmaker he has at his disposal in Napoli as well as in the national team. Slovakia will also play next Tuesday against Ostigard's Norway, then the three 'Neapolitans' will return Wednesday morning to Castel Volturno.