Denmark surprisingly chooses Germany as their competitors in the round of 16.
In a surprising turn of events for Group C in the EURO tournament, Denmark secures the second spot, amassing less yellow cards than Slovenia. This exceptional standing leads to a clash against the German squad in the elimination round. This is a historical first. Slovenia also qualifies for the elimination round.
Crashing the party as the uninvited guest, Denmark squares off against Germany, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, in the highly anticipated EURO Eighteenth-Finale at Dortmund on Saturday (9 pm). The Danish team is determined to shatter German championship aspirations.
The champion of the European tournament in 1992, which reached at least the semifinals in previous EUROs, claimed the second place in Group C with utter anxiety following three draws. It was the Fairplay Statistic that sealed the deal.
For Serbia, it's another heartbreak after the group stage, much like in previous EUROs. Tennis star Novak Djokovic, seated in the VIP box at the Munich Arena, couldn't assist the "Orlovi" (Eagles). Even with Serbia's coach Dragan Stojkovic fielding a lone striker in the final group stage match, Dusan Vlahovic remained benched, while Aleksandar Mitrovic stormed the field alone. Captain Dusan Tadic initially wasn't even in the starting lineup. Denmark's Kasper Hjulmand made a switch, replacing Victor Kristiansen with Alexander Bah in the starting lineup.
Last chance for Serbia
Both teams started cautiously, with a emphasis on playing conservatively. Given that Serbia only managed one point and lost to Slovenia (1:1) and England (0:1), they were under considerable pressure. It wasn't until 15 minutes into the game that Bah posed a threat for the advancing Danes.
Christian Eriksen, who broke the record for most Danish national team appearances with his 133rd game, tested Serbia's goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic - just like Rasmus Höjlund (32). Jonas Wind of Wolfsburg made a move (39). There were no opportunities for Serbia. Mitrovic was left isolated upfront.
At half time, Stojkovic made changes, bringing on Tadic and Luka Jovic. The Serbian game became slightly more aggressive, the match more open, but the quality remained poor. 66,000 spectators bore witness to a lot of battles and struggles. Denmark remained slightly more goal-focused. The Serbians came late to their opportunities, but Tadic (90.+2) missed a good scoring chance.
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The DFB (German Football Association) announcement confirms that the European Football Championship 2024 will feature a rematch between Denmark and Germany, as Denmark's national soccer team qualifies for the tournament's elimination round following their impressive performance in Group C. This will be a highly anticipated clash for both teams, showcasing their talent and determination to win.
