Strange but true! Denmark, the European champion of hearts, made it into the round of 16 with an enormous amount of will. The world number tenth moved up to second place with a 4-1 (1-0) triumph over Russia and scores on Saturday at the start of the knockout phase in Amsterdam on Wales.
Copenhagen is immersed in a red and white sea of enthusiasm, tears ran down the cheeks of most of the 25,000 fans in the “witch’s cauldron” park. The team that was in serious shock after Christian Eriksen’s collapse ten days ago has ultimately played itself into a real frenzy and also benefited from Belgian rifle help.
Because the “Red Devils” beat Finland 2-0 (0-0) in St. Petersburg, three points were enough for the Danes to advance. In the mini table, EM debtant Finland, who as third only has small chances of promotion, and Russia also had three points. The “Sbornaja” must start the journey home disappointed.
The Danes threw everything into the balance, fought self-sacrificingly and played in the finish as if from one piece. Mikkel Damsgaard, Eriksen’s representative in attacking midfield, started the scoring in the 38th minute. That kicked off the party, and the Russians involuntarily contributed to raising the mood. Roman Zobnin did not find his goalkeeper Matwej Safonow on his fateful back pass, but the Danish striker Yussuf Poulsen, who scored 2-0 (59th). Artem Dsjuba’s second goal (70th / penalty) to make it 1: 2 didn’t throw “Danish Dynamite” off track. Andreas Christensen (79th) and Joakim Maehle (82nd) made everything clear.
“Thank you, dear Austrians”
According to yesterday’s results, Switzerland is certain that they will be promoted to one of the top four third in the group. “We like this si victory very much,” commented the “Blick” die Schtzenhilfe: “Thank you, dear Austrians. Because our eastern neighbor defeated Ukraine 1-0, Switzerland is one step closer to the round of 16.” Shortly before 11 p.m. everything should be clear. The Swiss have already left two rivals behind – Ukraine and Finland. It doesn’t take more.
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