21-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a header to help England beat Serbia 1-0 in the opening match of Group C Euro 2024.

When Bellingham left the field in the 86th minute, giving up his position to Kobbie Mainoo, the England audience all stood up and applauded midfielder No. 10. Not only did he score the only goal, he also played aggressively and was repeatedly fouled. and also provoke opponents. The talent of the Real Madrid midfielder was the difference in a match with scarce opportunities, when each team only scored five times.

Jude Bellingham’s flying header scored a goal (left) at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in the first round of Group C Euro 2024 on the evening of June 16, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Jude Bellingham (right) celebrates the goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Photo: AP

In the 13th minute, defender Kyle Walker overlapped the right sideline, allowing Bukayo Saka to rush down close to the goal line. The Arsenal midfielder stretched but hit the defender’s leg, causing the ball to change direction and fly into the front of the goal. Bellingham seized the opportunity, rushed in and headed the ball high into the far corner, opening the score.

Tens of thousands of British spectators at Veltins Arena unanimously sang the song Hey Jude by boy band The Beatles to pay tribute to the 21-year-old midfielder. Down on the field, Bellingham spread his arms to the sides, facing the audience, looking cold. After that, he kneeled on one knee and raised his hand to cover his face to celebrate the table in a new style with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Bellingham played prominently, causing him to often be fouled every time he had the ball. In the 24th minute, after neutralizing Filip Kostic’s tackle, midfielder No. 10 elbowed his opponent’s chest with his shoulder while looking away. Kostic got angry and wanted to lose with Bellingham, but the players rushed in to stop him.

SportEuro 2024 Report Monday, June 17, 2024, 03:54 (GMT+7)

GERMANY 21-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a header to help England beat Serbia 1-0 in the opening match of Group C Euro 2024.

When Bellingham left the field in the 86th minute, giving up his position to Kobbie Mainoo, the England audience all stood up and applauded midfielder No. 10. Not only did he score the only goal, he also played aggressively and was repeatedly fouled. and also provoke opponents. The talent of the Real Madrid midfielder was the difference in a match with scarce opportunities, when each team only scored five times.

Jude Bellingham’s flying header scored a goal (left) at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in the first round of Group C Euro 2024 on the evening of June 16, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Jude Bellingham (right) celebrates the goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Photo: AP

In the 13th minute, defender Kyle Walker overlapped the right sideline, allowing Bukayo Saka to rush down close to the goal line. The Arsenal midfielder stretched but hit the defender’s leg, causing the ball to change direction and fly into the front of the goal. Bellingham seized the opportunity, rushed in and headed the ball high into the far corner, opening the score.

Tens of thousands of British spectators at Veltins Arena unanimously sang the song Hey Jude by boy band The Beatles to pay tribute to the 21-year-old midfielder. Down on the field, Bellingham spread his arms to the sides, facing the audience, looking cold. After that, he kneeled on one knee and raised his hand to cover his face to celebrate the table in a new style with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Bellingham played prominently, causing him to often be fouled every time he had the ball. In the 24th minute, after neutralizing Filip Kostic’s tackle, midfielder No. 10 elbowed his opponent’s chest with his shoulder while looking away. Kostic got angry and wanted to lose with Bellingham, but the players rushed in to stop him.

 

Gareth Southgate’s team gradually slackened in the second half, allowing Serbia to dominate the field. In the 60th minute, defender Kieran Trippier pushed Aleksandar Mitrovic down in the English penalty area, but referee Daniele Orsato did not blow a penalty. VAR also did not intervene in the situation, although Mitrovic complained.

In the stands, many English fans were worried when the home team only led by one goal. In the 78th minute, striker Jarrod Bowen replaced Saka and crossed from the right for Harry Kane to head in close range, but the ball was pushed and hit the crossbar by goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic.

 

Harry Kane’s header bounces off the bar. Photo: Guardian

It wasn’t until the final whistle that victory was guaranteed for England, even though they didn’t play very well. Bellingham and his teammates are just one win away from qualifying for the 1/8 round, and they can do it in their next match against Denmark in Frankfurt four days later.