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Slovakia snaps historical win in Euro 2016

Xinhua, June 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

Slovakia got the historical win in the second match of the Euro 2016 after beating Russia 2-1 on Tuesday in Lille.

Slovak media praised the tactics of the coach Jan Kozak.

"We played very tough match. Unlike the match against Wales we scored on our first chance. Then we gained psychological advantage after nice shot of Marek Hamsik and this was decisive for the match," cited Slovak media.

Slovakia got after two games three points in the group B and last match will play against England on Monday. Endit