In the second match of the Euro2020 group stage, Belgium plays against Denmark. In this match, one more participant in the playoffs may be determined. The favorite of the meeting is the Belgian national team.
Bookmakers' quotes for the match of the 2nd round of the group stage of Euro 2020: Denmark - Belgium
P1: 4.2
P2: 2.05
TB2.5: 2.3
TM2.5: 1.69
Match preview of the 2nd round of the Euro 2020 group stage: Denmark - Belgium
The Belgians will only play to win. They want to resolve tournament issues ahead of schedule and secure a place in the playoffs. At the same time, Denmark, after a minimal defeat from the Finns, wants to earn the starting three points.
UEFA Euro 2020 Group Stage 2 Round 1 Half Review: Denmark - Belgium
The Belgians did not expect the Danes to start the game so actively. Already at 2 minutes, Poulsen receives the ball and confidently shoots on target. Moreover, it is very effective. Denmark took the lead: 1 - 0.
But they didn't stop there. On the 5th minute of the match, Braithwaite shoots wide of the goal. Immediately on 6th Vass hits the target.
At the 11th minute of the meeting, the match was stopped. The players and the stadium began to applaud in honor of K. Erickson, who is now in the hospital. But his condition is already stable and there is no threat to his life.
After stopping, the Danes continued to bend their line. At 16 minutes, Braithwaite shoots wide of the gate. On the 26th, Vass is already trying to beat. But he also misses the target. On the 35th minute, Damsgaard does not shoot accurately.
The Belgians tried to turn the tide of the meeting. But the attempts were toothless and not very aggressive.
The first, relatively dangerous moment for the Belgians appeared on the 43rd minute. Lukaku beat a couple of rivals and was thrown onto the lawn. But the free kick did not bring an aggressive finish. The arbiter added 2 minutes. As a result, after the first half the Danes had a slight advantage: 1 - 0.
Oddly enough, Belgium did not show anything in the attack. They did not strike a single blow on target. Belgium's inert football turns into a Danish advantage.
Review of the second half of the match of the 2nd round of the Euro 2020 group stage: Denmark - Belgium
Denmark did not slow down at the beginning of the second half. At the 48th minute Delaney shoots wide. But Belgium was able to respond in 49 minutes. Penetrates Meunier. Past again. Belgium has increased the speed of the game.
At 55 minutes, Belgium turned the game around. Lukaku stretches the ball, gives it to De Bruyne. The latter brings Azar to the shock position. Tom had to score into an empty net. Torgan didn't miss. Belgium compares the score: 1 - 1.
At the 71st minute, Hazard gives the pass to De Bruyne. The latter punches with his left foot into the near corner. Schmeichel took an unsuccessful position and could not help the team out. Belgium came out ahead: 1 - 2.
Denmark understands that it needs to go forward. Nowhere to retreat. But on the 75th minute De Bruyne shoots on target. This time the collar is in place. Immediately, the Belgians responded with their dangerous moment. Braithwaite shoots on target.
Denmark tried to recoup. At 87 minutes, Braithwaite shoots wide. At the 90th Jensen is celebrated with the same actions. The arbiter added 5 minutes. But Denmark was unable to catch on half of the Belgian field and arrange the final assault.
On the 5th minute, even Schmeichel came to the penalty kick at the Belgian goal. The Belgians fought back and could score into an empty net. But the defense worked to the last and knocked out a kick to the corner.
Belgium wins the second leg. De Bruyne was the hero of the meeting. He gave an assist and scored himself. Belgium advances to the playoffs. The fate of the second place will play out in the match Denmark - Russia.
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