SLOVAKIA

Slovakia are surprise qualifiers after finishing second in their qualifying group to Portugal but beat Russia in the play-offs. They were helped by the fact that they were chosen to host the European U/21 Championship. This is some information about one of their players:

 

Name : Szilard Nemeth

Position : Forward

Date of birth : 8/8/77

Team : Inter Bratislava (Slovakia)

Notes : Burst onto scene as 17 year old playing at Slovan Bratislava and FC Kosice before moving to Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic. After injury problems moved back to Slovakia and Inter Bratislava where he won the league and cup double in 1999/00. One of a number of Inter players in the U/23 team. Top scorer in Slovak league with 16 goals in 1999/00 season. International who scored in victory over Luxembourg in failed Euro 2000 qualifying campaign. 

 

 

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