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Joachim Andersen flicks on Christian Eriksen's corner, which hits Antonio Rudiger and goes behind. The resulting corner is cleared.
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Christian Eriksen's corner is cleared. A follow-up cross goes out of play. Actually it's another corner.
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Germany 2-0 Denmark
Denmark striker Yussuf Poulsen wins a corner. If they're going to come back they have to score soon.
Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Uefa confirms Denmark defender Joachim Andersen was booked earlier for dissent. To add to his disallowed goal and penalty conceded.
Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Jamal Musiala is the first German player in 10 years to score at least three goals at a major tournament since Thomas Muller (five) and Andre Schurrle (three) at the 2014 World Cup.
Image source, Reuters'Neuer was alert'published at 21:54 British Summer Time 29 June
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Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveChristian Eriksen drifting off his defender and trying to play a ball round the corner for Rasmus Hojlund, but Manuel Neuer was alert.
Postpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 29 June
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Germany have won all 16 Euros games when they have led 2-0. Tough to see them blowing this.
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Germany 2-0 Denmark
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer quick off his line to stop Rasmus Hojlund getting on the end of a through ball.
This is Neuer's German record 19th Euros appearance.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Denmark send on Yussuf Poulsen and Christian Norgaard for Thomas Delaney and Andreas Skov Olsen.
Germany fans believepublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Gary Rose
BBC Sport at WestfalenstadionThe fans are going wild around me with that goal surely sealing Germany's place in the quarter-final. The chants are loud and they are roaring their side on to get more goals and really put on a show.
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No player has scored more goals at Euro 2024 than Germany's Jamal Musiala (three). He is level with Georgia's Georges Mikautadze.
'Musiala finishes in style'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Ally McCoist
Former Scotland striker on ITVIt's a superb ball, it really is. Musiala does well and he has to score it, he would've got some from his teammates. I thought initially he would knock it across for a tap-in. He's got a bundle of confidence and he finishes in style. Superb confidence.
'Musiala composes himself brilliantly'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 2-0 Denmark
Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe finish is brilliant and Germany kept possession going back to Neuer.
Nico Schlotterbeck plays a long ball into the channel and Kasper Schmeichel initially goes for the ball and retreats.
Jamal Musiala composes himself brilliantly and bends the ball past Schmeichel.
GOAL - Germany 2-0 Denmarkpublished at 68 mins
Jamal Musiala
One foot in the quarter-final.
Denmark switch off as Nico Schlotterbeck pumps a long ball forward for Jamal Musiala. The ball bounces kindly for the Bayern Munich youngster, who is one on one with Kasper Schmeichel and slots the ball into the far bottom corner.
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Germany 1-0 Denmark
A steady spell of Germany possession.
'Hojlund fires it at Neuer'published at 21:49 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 1-0 Denmark
Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveRasmus Hojlund lets the ball come across his body beautifully, he takes a wonderful first touch and then on his left foot fires it at Manuel Neuer - that is a huge opportunity.
'Hojlund is hitting and hoping'published at 21:49 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 1-0 Denmark
Ally McCoist
Former Scotland striker on ITVThe finish lacks any real conviction. Hojlund just seems to be hitting and hoping, pick a corner. He does the first part really well, but the second part is the most important.
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Denmark have only their second shot of the game as Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund gets into room in the box but then shoots straight at Manuel Neuer.
Image source, EPA'Fullkrug is up top alongside Havertz'published at 21:48 British Summer Time 29 June
Germany 1-0 Denmark
Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt looks like Germany with the substitutions are going to a 4-4-2.
Niclas Fullkrug is up top alongside Kai Havertz.
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Germany 1-0 Denmark
There was talk that Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug could finally get his first major tournament start today, but nope - the super sub remained a sub.
The 31-year-old, who plays his club football here for Borussia Dortmund, scored the late equaliser against Switzerland to help Germany win the group.
He has scored four goals in six substitute appearances at major tournaments - but has yet to start at one.
His scoring record - six goals in 139 minutes - would see him bag 27 goals if he played every minute in a Euros or World Cup.
Among all European players to play at least 100 minutes at the World Cup and Euros combined, only Poland’s Ernst Wilimowski (one every 30 minutes) has a better minutes per goal ratio than Fullkrug (one every 35 minutes).
Wilimowski scored four goals at the 1938 World Cup, all in a 6-5 extra-time defeat by Brazil.
Image source, Getty Images
Highlights: Germany 2-0 Denmark
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany reached the quarter-finals by beating Denmark in a game that was interrupted by a spectacular storm.
The last-16 tussle at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion was suspended for around 20 minutes towards the end of the first half, as lightning lit up the sky and the pitch was soaked by hail and heavy rain.
But the game was also notable for calls by the video assistant referee, with Nico Schlotterbeck having had an early header ruled out by VAR, while Denmark were denied in the second half when Joachim Andersen's strike was chalked off as team-mate Thomas Delaney was flagged just offside.
Germany were celebrating another VAR call in their favour moments after the Danes' disallowed goal when referee Michael Oliver was called to the pitchside monitor and awarded a penalty for handball by the luckless Andersen.
Havertz put a cool spot-kick out of Kasper Schmeichel's reach to delight the passionate home fans.
The forward should have scored a second soon after when he clipped a shot over Schmeichel only to see it go wide, but Germany had their decisive second with just over 20 minutes remaining.
This time it was young star Musiala who got the goal as he raced through on the left and slotted into the far corner.
From then on the home fans were on their feet, roaring their side on for more goals, hoping they would really lay down a marker to suggest they might go all the way.
No more were forthcoming, but the Germany fans cheered their side passionately at the final whistle in celebration of this convincing win.
They will next play the winner of Sunday's game between Spain, who have looked one of the best sides so far, and surprise package Georgia. The quarter-final is scheduled for Friday, 5 July.
Germany celebrate after a game filled with drama
Jamal Musiala, 21, has scored three goals in four games at Euro 2024
This was a game and result that may live long in the memory of German fans. Their team produced a display that, at times, showed why they are becoming strong contenders to lift the European Championship trophy on home soil.
Germany are now the highest-scoring team in the tournament with 10 goals, and they should probably have boosted that tally even further here.
Havertz saw an early header saved and then had a good chance in the closing stages when he was denied by Schmeichel, who also saved from Florian Wirtz late on.
The epic storm that caused the delay in play will not be soon forgotten, and it was the sort of night where not only the weather was tempestuous. The VAR calls put Germany and their fans through a rollercoaster of emotions, but they were ultimately lifted by another excellent display by Musiala.
Germany were aggrieved when Schlotterbeck saw his early header ruled out for what appeared to be obstruction, bringing back memories of the goal they had disallowed in the first half of the Switzerland draw in their final group game.
However, the big video assistant referee calls went firmly in Germany's favour in the second half, with Denmark denied an equaliser when Delaney was offside by a toe, and then the penalty decision that led to the breakthrough as David Raum's cross touched Andersen's outstretched arm.
Watch Andersen's dismal two minutes as he has a goal ruled out before giving away a penalty
Defensively there were some German concerns as Denmark, who exited Euro 2024 without winning a game, should have scored in the first half when Rasmus Hojlund went through.
But ultimately Germany's attacking strength, led by the exciting and dynamic trio of Musiala, Wirtz and Havertz, proved decisive.
Player of the match
Number: 10 J. Musiala
Average rating 7.86
Number: 10 J. Musiala
Average Rating: 7.86Number: 7 K. Havertz
Average Rating: 7.77Number: 25 E. Can
Average Rating: 7.66Number: 1 M. Neuer
Average Rating: 7.08Number: 2 A. Rüdiger
Average Rating: 7.00Number: 8 T. Kroos
Average Rating: 6.94Number: 6 J. Kimmich
Average Rating: 6.33Number: 17 F. Wirtz
Average Rating: 6.31Number: 21 İ. Gündoğan
Average Rating: 6.30Number: 15 N. Schlotterbeck
Average Rating: 6.29Number: 9 N. Füllkrug
Average Rating: 6.12Number: 23 R. Andrich
Average Rating: 6.01Number: 3 D. Raum
Average Rating: 5.99Number: 19 L. Sané
Average Rating: 5.87Number: 20 B. Henrichs
Average Rating: 5.77Number: 16 W. Anton
Average Rating: 5.63Number: 1 K. Schmeichel
Average Rating: 7.59Number: 6 A. Christensen
Average Rating: 7.31Number: 10 C. Eriksen
Average Rating: 6.78Number: 5 J. Mæhle
Average Rating: 6.36Number: 3 J. Vestergaard
Average Rating: 6.34Number: 2 J. Andersen
Average Rating: 6.32Number: 23 P. Højbjerg
Average Rating: 6.28Number: 8 T. Delaney
Average Rating: 6.15Number: 9 R. Højlund
Average Rating: 6.05Number: 18 A. Bah
Average Rating: 6.04Number: 11 A. Skov Olsen
Average Rating: 6.03Number: 17 V. Kristiansen
Average Rating: 5.94Number: 26 J. Bruun Larsen
Average Rating: 5.72Number: 20 Y. Poulsen
Average Rating: 5.67Number: 15 C. Nørgaard
Average Rating: 5.64Number: 19 J. Wind
Average Rating: 5.60After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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Match Participants:
- Germany, Position 1, Points 7
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
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- Denmark, Position 2, Points 3
Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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| 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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| 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : 8th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 8th Finals
Team Lineups
home team, Germany
Manager: Julian Nagelsmann
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Neuer, Goalkeeper
6, Kimmich, Defender
2, Rüdiger, Defender
15, Schlotterbeck, Defender
3, Raum, Defender
23, Andrich, Defensive Midfielder
8, Kroos, Defensive Midfielder
19, Sané, Attacking Midfielder
21, Gündogan, Attacking Midfielder
10, Musiala, Attacking Midfielder
7, Havertz, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, M. Neuer
- Number 3, D. Raum , substituted for B. Henrichs at 81 minutes
- Number 15, N. Schlotterbeck
- Number 2, A. Rüdiger
- Number 6, J. Kimmich
- Number 8, T. Kroos
- Number 23, R. Andrich , substituted for E. Can at 64 minutes
- Number 10, J. Musiala , substituted for F. Wirtz at 81 minutes
- Number 21, İ. Gündoğan , Captain, substituted for N. Füllkrug at 65 minutes
- Number 19, L. Sané , substituted for W. Anton at 88 minutes
- Number 7, K. Havertz
Substitutes
home team, Germany
- Number 12, O. Baumann
- Number 14, M. Beier
- Number 25, E. Can
- Number 11, C. Führich
- Number 9, N. Füllkrug
- Number 5, P. Groß
- Number 20, B. Henrichs
- Number 24, R. Koch
- Number 18, M. Mittelstädt
- Number 13, T. Müller
- Number 16, W. Anton
- Number 26, D. Undav
- Number 17, F. Wirtz
- Number 22, M. ter Stegen
away team, Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Schmeichel, Goalkeeper
2, Andersen, Defender
3, Vestergaard, Defender
6, Christensen, Defender
18, Bah, Midfielder
23, Højbjerg, Midfielder
8, Delaney, Midfielder
5, Mæhle, Midfielder
11, Skov Olsen, Attacking Midfielder
10, Eriksen, Attacking Midfielder
9, Højlund, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, K. Schmeichel , Captain
- Number 6, A. Christensen , substituted for J. Bruun Larsen at 81 minutes
- Number 3, J. Vestergaard
- Number 2, J. Andersen , Yellow Card at 57 minutes
- Number 5, J. Mæhle , Yellow Card at 60 minutes
- Number 8, T. Delaney , substituted for C. Nørgaard at 69 minutes
- Number 23, P. Højbjerg
- Number 18, A. Bah , substituted for V. Kristiansen at 81 minutes
- Number 10, C. Eriksen
- Number 11, A. Skov Olsen , substituted for Y. Poulsen at 69 minutes
- Number 9, R. Højlund , substituted for J. Wind at 81 minutes
away team, Denmark
- Number 26, J. Bruun Larsen
- Number 12, K. Dolberg
- Number 16, M. Hermansen
- Number 13, M. Jørgensen
- Number 7, M. Jensen
- Number 17, V. Kristiansen
- Number 14, M. Damsgaard
- Number 24, A. Dreyer
- Number 25, R. Kristensen
- Number 20, Y. Poulsen
- Number 22, F. Rønnow
- Number 15, C. Nørgaard
- Number 4, S. Kjær
- Number 19, J. Wind
home team, Germany
Manager: Julian Nagelsmann
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Neuer, Goalkeeper
6, Kimmich, Defender
2, Rüdiger, Defender
15, Schlotterbeck, Defender
3, Raum, Defender
23, Andrich, Defensive Midfielder
8, Kroos, Defensive Midfielder
19, Sané, Attacking Midfielder
21, Gündogan, Attacking Midfielder
10, Musiala, Attacking Midfielder
7, Havertz, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, M. Neuer
- Number 3, D. Raum , substituted for B. Henrichs at 81 minutes
- Number 15, N. Schlotterbeck
- Number 2, A. Rüdiger
- Number 6, J. Kimmich
- Number 8, T. Kroos
- Number 23, R. Andrich , substituted for E. Can at 64 minutes
- Number 10, J. Musiala , substituted for F. Wirtz at 81 minutes
- Number 21, İ. Gündoğan , Captain, substituted for N. Füllkrug at 65 minutes
- Number 19, L. Sané , substituted for W. Anton at 88 minutes
- Number 7, K. Havertz
Substitutes
- Number 12, O. Baumann
- Number 14, M. Beier
- Number 25, E. Can
- Number 11, C. Führich
- Number 9, N. Füllkrug
- Number 5, P. Groß
- Number 20, B. Henrichs
- Number 24, R. Koch
- Number 18, M. Mittelstädt
- Number 13, T. Müller
- Number 16, W. Anton
- Number 26, D. Undav
- Number 17, F. Wirtz
- Number 22, M. ter Stegen
away team, Denmark
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Schmeichel, Goalkeeper
2, Andersen, Defender
3, Vestergaard, Defender
6, Christensen, Defender
18, Bah, Midfielder
23, Højbjerg, Midfielder
8, Delaney, Midfielder
5, Mæhle, Midfielder
11, Skov Olsen, Attacking Midfielder
10, Eriksen, Attacking Midfielder
9, Højlund, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, K. Schmeichel , Captain
- Number 6, A. Christensen , substituted for J. Bruun Larsen at 81 minutes
- Number 3, J. Vestergaard
- Number 2, J. Andersen , Yellow Card at 57 minutes
- Number 5, J. Mæhle , Yellow Card at 60 minutes
- Number 8, T. Delaney , substituted for C. Nørgaard at 69 minutes
- Number 23, P. Højbjerg
- Number 18, A. Bah , substituted for V. Kristiansen at 81 minutes
- Number 10, C. Eriksen
- Number 11, A. Skov Olsen , substituted for Y. Poulsen at 69 minutes
- Number 9, R. Højlund , substituted for J. Wind at 81 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 26, J. Bruun Larsen
- Number 12, K. Dolberg
- Number 16, M. Hermansen
- Number 13, M. Jørgensen
- Number 7, M. Jensen
- Number 17, V. Kristiansen
- Number 14, M. Damsgaard
- Number 24, A. Dreyer
- Number 25, R. Kristensen
- Number 20, Y. Poulsen
- Number 22, F. Rønnow
- Number 15, C. Nørgaard
- Number 4, S. Kjær
- Number 19, J. Wind
- Referee:
- Michael Oliver
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Stuart Attwell
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Stuart Burt
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Daniel Cook
- Fourth Official:
- Irfan Peljto
- Assistant VAR Official:
- David Coote
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Germany v DenmarkOverall Possession
Shots
Germany 15Denmark 11Shots on target
Germany 9Denmark 2Shots off target
Germany 5Denmark 4Blocked shots
Germany 1Denmark 5Total touches in the box
Germany 20Denmark 25Goalkeeper saves
Germany 2Denmark 7Fouls
Germany 7Denmark 15Corners
Germany 6Denmark 6Season so far
UEFA European Championship
Key, Germany v Denmark
Goals scored
Germany 11Denmark 2Goals conceded
Germany 4Denmark 4Shots
Germany 70Denmark 35Shots on target
Germany 34Denmark 16Shots off target
Germany 36Denmark 19Blocked shots
Germany 25Denmark 18Passing accuracy %
Germany 90.35Denmark 86.25Points gained from a losing position
Germany 1Denmark 1Form guide
All competitions
Germany draw
v Switzerland
1
1
UEFA European Championship
Denmark draw
v Serbia
0
0
UEFA European Championship
Germany won
v Hungary
2
0
UEFA European Championship
Denmark draw
v England
1
1
UEFA European Championship
Germany won
v Scotland
5
1
UEFA European Championship
Denmark draw
v Slovenia
1
1
UEFA European Championship
Germany won
v Greece
2
1
Friendlies
Denmark won
v Norway
3
1
Friendlies
Germany draw
v Ukraine
0
0
Friendlies
Denmark won
v Sweden
2
1
Friendlies
Previous meetings
All competitions
Germany and DenmarkGermany Won 15Denmark Won 8Draw 5
Played
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Previous scores
All competitions
Friendlies
Germany 1 , Denmark 1 on the 2nd of June 2021
Germany
Denmark
2nd of June 2021
Denmark 1 , Germany 1 on the 6th of June 2017
Denmark
Germany
6th of June 2017
UEFA European Championship
Denmark 1 , Germany 2 on the 17th of June 2012
Denmark
Germany
17th of June 2012
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Match Facts
This will be the fifth meeting between Germany and Denmark at a major tournament (World Cup/EUROs), with both sides winning two each of the previous four. The only previous knockout stage tie between the two nations was the final of EURO 1992, which Denmark won 2-0.
Three of the last four meetings between Germany and Denmark in all competitions have been drawn (Germany won the other 2-1 at EURO 2012), which is more draws than the first 24 encounters between the two sides beforehand (2).
Denmark have lost all five of their previous UEFA European Championship matches against host nations, including one against Germany in the 1988 group stage. They were eliminated by hosts England at Wembley in the semi-final of the last EUROs (2-1).
Germany have reached the UEFA EURO knockout stages for a fifth consecutive tournament. Their last two knockout matches have both ended in 2-0 defeats, to France in the EURO 2016 semi-final and England in the EURO 2020 round of 16.
Denmark have reached the knockout stages of the UEFA European Championship in consecutive editions for the first time in their history, having reached the semi-final at EURO 2020. The Danes have only won three of their nine knockout matches in the finals (D2 L4), two of which were at EURO 2020.
The two teams hosting a UEFA EURO round of 16 match have both won, with France beating the Republic of Ireland at EURO 2016 in Lyon and England beating Germany at EURO 2020 at Wembley. Excluding penalty shootouts, host nations have only lost two of their last 14 knockout matches (W7 D5), both in the final and both 1-0 defeats – Portugal in 2004 vs Greece and France in 2016 vs Portugal.
Denmark have only won three of their last 15 matches at major tournaments (World Cup/EUROs), drawing seven and losing five. They are winless in their last seven such games (D4 L3), drawing all three of their group games at this year’s European Championship.
In the group stage, Christian Eriksen was directly involved in 55% of Denmark’s 42 shots, attempting 10 and creating the chance for a further 13. He is the first Denmark player to register both 10+ shots and 10+ chances created at a single edition of a major tournament (World Cup/EUROs).
Niclas Füllkrug has scored four goals in six major tournament appearances for Germany, with all games and goals coming as a substitute. Among all European players to play at least 100 minutes at the FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO combined, only Poland’s Ernst Wilimowski (one every 30 mins) has a better minutes per goal ratio than Füllkrug (one every 35 mins).
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos completed 324 passes in the EURO 2024 group stages, the most ever by a player in a single group stage at the European Championship. Among all players to play 1,000+ minutes in the competition since 1980, Kroos has completed the most passes per 90 minutes of any player (92).