Match report

Slovenia 1-1 Denmark: A Hard-Fought Draw in Euro Championship

Slovenia
Slovenia
1–1
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Jun 16, 2024

Slovenia held off Denmark to secure a 1-1 draw in their Euro Championship match, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for Denmark in the 17th minute, but Slovenia leveled through Erik Janža in the 77th minute, ensuring a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark in the 17th minute
  • • Erik Janža equalized for Slovenia in the 77th minute
  • • Denmark's M. Hjulmand and Slovenia's P. Stojanovic both received yellow cards
  • • Slovenia made multiple substitutions to maintain their momentum
  • • Denmark made several tactical changes late in the game

Lineups

Slovenia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Oblak (G)
  • 2 Ž. Karničnik (D)
  • 21 V. Drkušić (D)
  • 6 J. Bijol (D)
  • 13 E. Janža (D)
  • 20 P. Stojanović (M)
  • 22 A. Gnezda Čerin (M)
  • 10 T. Elšnik (M)
  • 17 J. Mlakar (M)
  • 9 A. Šporar (F)
  • 11 B. Šeško (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Verbič
  • 5 J. Gorenc Stankovič
  • 19 Ž. Celar
  • 23 D. Brekalo
  • 14 J. Kurtić
  • 18 Ž. Vipotnik
  • 16 I. Vekić
  • 8 S. Lovrić
  • 12 V. Belec
  • 15 T. Horvat
  • 25 A. Zeljković
  • 3 J. Balkovec
  • 24 N. Žugelj
  • 4 M. Blažič
  • 26 J. Iličić

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 18 A. Bah (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 17 V. Kristiansen (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (F)
  • 19 J. Wind (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 J. Mæhle
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 15 C. Nørgaard
  • 20 Y. Poulsen
  • 8 T. Delaney
  • 4 S. Kjær
  • 7 M. Jensen
  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 26 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 13 M. Jørgensen
  • 24 A. Dreyer
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 14 M. Damsgaard
  • 25 R. Kristensen
  • 22 F. Rønnow

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    17' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Eriksen · Assist: J. Wind
  2. Denmark
    49' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hjulmand

    Foul

  3. Slovenia
    53' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Stojanovic

    Foul

  4. Slovenia
    67' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Stojanovic · On: B. Verbič
  5. Slovenia
    75' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Elsnik · On: Jon Gorenc Stanković
  6. Slovenia
    75' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mlakar · On: Z. Celar
  7. Denmark
    77' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kristiansen · On: J. Maehle
  8. Slovenia
    77' Slovenia Goal · Normal Goal
    Erik Janža
  9. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wind · On: K. Dolberg
  10. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hojbjerg · On: C. Norgaard
  11. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: Y. Poulsen
  12. Slovenia
    84' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Celar

    Foul

  13. Denmark
    89' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Hjulmand · On: Thomas Delaney
  14. Slovenia
    90'+4 Slovenia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Šporar · On: D. Brekalo
  15. Slovenia
    90'+4 Slovenia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Sesko · On: J. Kurtič

Match Stats

Stat Slovenia Denmark
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 89%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 311 658
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.10 1.66
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 241 583
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark took the lead with a goal from Christian Eriksen in the 17th minute, but this did not deter Slovenia
  • ▸ Slovenia equalized through Erik Janža in the 77th minute, which changed the momentum of the game and led to a more cautious approach from both teams