England advances with victory over Slovenia

Jermain Defoe's goal put much-improved England into the World Cup's round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia.
Jun 23, 2010, 04:40 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Slovenia
England
  • KO
  • 23
  • HT
  • 62
  • 72
  • 79
  • 86
  • FT

Match Commentary

95'
Right, I'm off for a lie down. See you back here later on for the evening games.
95'
Serbia and Australia can still go through, though the Aussies need a Germany defeat, or to win by about seven goals if they win. <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=264054&cc=5739&ver=global"target="_blank">Here is our preview of that one</a>.
95'
Tonight's game will decide who England and the USA will face in the next round. If Germany beat Ghana they will finish top and book a last 16 clash with England. <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview?id=264053&cc=5739&ver=global" target="_blank">Here's our preview of the match</a>.
Match Stats
SVNENG
Possession
45%
5545
55%
Shots on Goal
6
8
Shot Attempts
13
13
Yellow Cards
3
1
Corner Kicks
2
11
Saves
6
6