Dolberg shoots Denmark into the quarterfinals

The Danes eliminated Wales 4-0 (1-0) in the round of 2004 in Amsterdam on Saturday and are back in the top eight for the first time since 27. Kasper Dolberg with a brace (48th, 88th), Joakim Maehle (94th) and Martin Braithwaite (XNUMXth) scored the goals. The Danes' next opponent is the winner of the match between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

“Danish Dynamite” had to do without RB Leipzig player Yussuf Poulsen in attack, who was out for a short time due to an injury. Right-back Daniel Wass was also missing due to injury, and ex-Austria Vienna kicker Jens Stryger Larsen was in the starting line-up in his place. For Wales, who made it to the semi-finals at their European Championship premiere in 2016, there were no surprising changes in the starting line-up compared to their previous European Championship appearances. Danish fans encourage the team to advance Although the Danes did not play in Copenhagen for the first time in these finals, the game in the Amsterdam Arena was almost a home game. Even before the match, the Danish fans in the Dutch capital had created an exuberant atmosphere.

From a sporting perspective, the Welsh found their way into the game better offensively in the first 20 minutes. In the tenth minute, a shot from captain Gareth Bale from around 18 meters away just missed the left post. Another shot from Daniel James was too central and didn't lure Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel out of reserve (18'). Initiated the Danish success: Kasper Dolberg. © APA/afp / OLAF KRAAK

The Danes took advantage of their first great chance to take the lead. Dolberg, replacing the injured Poulsen, completed an attack from the edge of the penalty area with a perfectly placed shot to make it 1-0 (27th). Shortly before the break, Maehle had a free shot from a tight angle in the penalty area, but the ball went into the side netting (45th+1). The Danes followed up with a 2-0 lead after the break. Braithwaite initially crossed after a counterattack. However, an attempt to break free from Welsh defender Neco Williams landed directly in front of Dolberg's legs, who finished dry (48'). Wales remains harmless and frustrated The Welsh hardly had any chances in the second half. An attempt from distance by Joe Allen went well over the goal (63'). Denmark came significantly closer to another goal. In the 65th minute, for example, Mathias Jensen curled a shot just past the top corner. A free kick from Braithwaite was too high (80').

Shortly after the Barcelona striker hit the bar with a follow-up shot (86th), Maehle finally made it 3-0 (88th). Wales ended the match shorthanded after an extremely harsh red card against Harry Wilson for a foul on Maehle (90'). The fourth goal that Braithwaite scored was only recognized after a video study (94th) after an alleged offside position.

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Dolberg shoots Denmark into the quarterfinals

Denmark is the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the European Football Championship. Coach Kasper Hjulmand's team beat Wales 4-0 (1-0) in the round of XNUMX on Saturday.

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