Denmark have been the story of Euro 2020 ever since star midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed in Matchday 1 against Finland. But after losing to Finland and Belgium, the Danes are putting on a masterclass against Russia today.
The game was played in Denmark’s capital city of Copenhagen in the team’s longtime stadium, Parken Stadium. They needed a win to have a hope of staying alive – and some help from Belgium against Finland.
Mikkel Damsgaard, a 20-year-old striker, got Denmark off to a great start in the first half, scoring a worldie of a goal to take a 1-0 lead. Things were looking up in the second half as striker Yussuf Poulsen scored a second to give them a 2-0 lead.
But when Russia scored on a penalty kick and a Belgium goal was ruled offsides to preserve a 0-0 tie, Danish fans got understandably nervous. Thankfully, two sensational goals from Denmark’s Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle secured a 4-1 Denmark victory.
Several countries over, two goals from Belgium delivered a second-place finish to the Danes, ensuring their first trip to the Euro knockout round since 2004.
And just about everyone loved to see it:
Watching Denmark qualify after the week they’ve had pic.twitter.com/6VJw8oa5ZQ
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) June 21, 2021
🇩🇰 Denmark are through to the knockouts!
Remarkable with the way their tournament started. They went into tonight bottom and finish it in 2nd place!
One of those stories you can’t help but just love 👏 pic.twitter.com/IpOT9asCw3
— The Bad Man Tipster (@TheBadManTips) June 21, 2021
Denmark have made it into the knockout stages of a European Championship for the first time since 2004.
An unbelievable achievement. ❤️🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/m6sS052I2C
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) June 21, 2021
I’m so happy for #DEN tonight. After the incident with Eriksen — the fight, spirit & passion they have displayed is nothing short of heroic. I hope they go all the way this tournament. Denmark are a true definition of a TEAM! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WQP8HPdhNh
— The Spurs Web ⚪️ (@thespursweb) June 21, 2021
From tragedy to jubilation.
Denmark show how beautiful football is. pic.twitter.com/BleXU2HNFE— Alexei (@MUFC_redarmy99) June 21, 2021
So pleased for Denmark who have qualified for the round of 16 of the Euros.❤️
— LTArsenal™ (@ltarsenal) June 21, 2021
With their win and second-place finish in Group B, Denmark are set to play Wales in the Round of 16.
Whether or not they make a deep run in the tournament, the Danes have quickly become an international fan favorite.
Christian Eriksen would be proud.
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