Germany advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after an enthralling and fascinating contest against Denmark in Dortmund.
The hosts started as the more aggressive side and thought they had the opener when Nico Schlotterbeck headed home in the fourth minute. That goal was ruled out for an infringement in the box and Denmark had a reprieve.
They strengthened in the first half and were in the ascendancy when a rare thunderstorm called proceedings to a halt due to dangerous lightning. The match resumed and the team went into the break all square.
Denmark then struck first in the second half as Jaochim Andersen finished of a fortunate set piece routine only for VAR to rule him offside. Mere minutes later, Andersen was penalised for handling the ball in his own box and gave away a penalty.
Kai Havertz slotted it past Kasper Schmeichel and the hosts never looked back. Jamal Musiala added a second with a superb curling strike and Germany secured the win to reach the next round.
Relive all the latest updates from Germany v Denmark below.
FT Germany 2-0 Denmark
Manuel Neuer made his 38th appearance at a major competition, the joint-most for Germany alongside Bastian Schweinsteiger.
He should break that record in the quarter-final. This was also his 19th appearance at the Euros, taking him past Schweinsteiger’s 18.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:32
FT Germany 2-0 Denmark
Germany’s Antonio Rudiger was been named Player of the Match with Uefa’s Technical Observer Panel saying: “He was really solid, winning a lot of duels all game long. He was especially strong in the air and also accurate with the ball.”
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:28
FT Germany 2-0 Denmark
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:24
Full-time! Germany 2-0 Denmark
90+5 mins: There goes the whistle. Germany triumph in an entertaining contest in Dortmund. Denmark will feel a touch hard done by but there’s nothing they can do.
The hosts take the game 2-0 and move into the last eight.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:20
Germany 2-0 Denmark
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:15
Germany 2-0 Denmark
87 mins: Leroy Sane comes off for Germany and receives a bunch if high fives from his teammates. Waldemar Anton is the man to replace him.
Germany are in control, forcing Denmark back, managing the game. They’re heading to the quarter-finals.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:11
Germany 2-0 Denmark
84 mins: Germany are on the attack and the forward line are keen to add more goals. The midfield seems more content to hold onto possession and take time out of the game.
Denmark seem leggy. It’s been a tough game.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:08
Germany 2-0 Denmark
81 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and Denmark are still giving it a go. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg shoots from the edge of the box but his effort is deflected wide.
Germany sweep to the other end of the pitch but Niclas Fullkrug is flagged offside.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:05
Germany 2-0 Denmark
78 mins: Toni Kroos wants a free kick after being tackled by substitute Yussuf Poulsen but the referee plays advantage and Niclas Fullkrug can’t do much with it.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 22:02
Germany 2-0 Denmark
75 mins: 15 minutes to play in Dortmund and Germany have complete control of the game. Denmark need to dig deep into their reserves and find Andy Murray levels of resilience to get back into this one.
The win a corner which Eriksen swings into the middle but Havertz is there to head it away.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:59
