Slovenia FootballAbout the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, the slovenian football team, matches and factsThe interest for Slovenia Football has reached its peak firstly, when Slovenia won 2010 a World Cup Match for the first time since their independence in 1991. The World Cup's smallest nation – population 2 million, smaller in population size than Houston (Texas) – was put ahead of England and the United States in Group C. 13 June 2010 – historic day for Slovenia FootballSunday, 13 June 2010 was a historic day for the Slovenian Football National Team. The 1:0 victory over Algeria was the first ever win for Slovenia at a Football Worldcup. Imagine that success. Slovenia won a match on the biggest event on Earth although it represents the smallest nation at 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.This for the Slovenians earth-shattering success is for me reason enough to put up a dedicated section on Slovenian football on this website. Learn here everything you need to know in this context. Algeria vs SloveniaThis above mentioned great triumph happened in Polokwane, South-Africa through a late goal from captain Robert Koren. More informations regarding this match you’ll find here.USA vs SloveniaThe second match was Slovenia against USA on Friday 18 June 2010. Some papers already titled "Is Slovenia USA's toughest matchup?" Read here more about this match.Slovenia vs EnglandThe third match for Slovenia will be against England. It kicks off in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 16:00 on Wednesday 23 June 2010.Slovenia Football TeamHere you’ll find informations regarding the actual Slovenian football team playing in white jerseys, white shorts and white socks. The slovenian key players are Robert Koren, Zlato Dedic or Milivoje Novakovic. Another highlight is Samir Handanovič, who defends the goal of Slovenia in the FIFA World Cup 2010 and is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, worth 15 million euro..Slovenia defeated Russia to reach South AfricaThe base for this great success was of course layed out much earlier. Slovenia had to play against Russia in the play-offs, and achieved an important late goal in Moscow to keep themselves in the tie after a 2-1 defeat. A vital 1-0 home victory then allowed them reach South Africa thanks to the away goals rule.back from "slovenia football" page to All Slovenia Holidays
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