Match Centre

The 4-0 scoreline reflects Slovakia's clinical edge in a game Moldova will feel they threatened more in than the result suggests. With 46% possession and 17 total shots (5 on target), Moldova created chances but lacked the precision to convert them, managing just 0.84 xG. Slovakia, by contrast, were ruthless, netting all four goals from just 6 shots on target and 1.78 xG — a stark illustration of their efficiency.

Slovakia's goals were spread evenly across the match, but the key moments came early. David Strelec opened the scoring on 8 minutes, settling nerves and establishing control. Tomas Suslov doubled the lead just before half-time (44'), capitalising on Ivan Mesik's assist. The second half was a procession, with Dávid Hancko (60') and Lukáš Haraslín (75') completing the rout. Haraslín was particularly influential, providing an assist and a goal.

The decisive stat? Slovakia's shot conversion rate — 4 goals from 6 shots on target (66.7%) — underscores their clinical finishing and explains the lopsided result.