Slovenia U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19
Match Report
Slovenia U19 made home advantage count in Preddvor, cruising to a 3-0 win over United Arab Emirates U19 in the opening match of the Slovenia Nations Cup 2026. The tone was set early, with the hosts in control from the first whistle.
The breakthrough came inside the opening quarter of an hour, and though the scoreline stayed at 1-0 for long spells, Slovenia U19 made the game safe late on with two more goals, in the 73rd and 82nd minutes. United Arab Emirates U19 couldn't find a way back, and the match passed without cards or major flashpoints.
For Slovenia U19, it's an ideal start to a tournament being used to widen the pool of players ahead of November's European Championship qualifiers under coach Muamer Vugdalić. United Arab Emirates U19 will need to regroup quickly, with more Nations Cup fixtures still to come.
Match Events
10'
⚽[1 - 0]
73'
⚽[2 - 0]
82'
⚽[3 - 0]
[1 - 0]⚽
10'
[2 - 0]⚽
73'
[3 - 0]⚽
82'
Head to Head
1
Slovenia U19 wins
0
Draws
0
United Arab Emirates U19 wins
Goals: 3 - 0
