Match report
Slovenia 1-1 Denmark: A Hard-Fought Draw in Euro Championship
Slovenia
1–1
FT
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
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17' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalC. Eriksen · Assist: J. Wind -
49' Denmark Card · Yellow CardM. HjulmandFoul
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53' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardP. StojanovicFoul
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67' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Stojanovic · On: B. Verbič -
75' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Elsnik · On: Jon Gorenc Stanković -
75' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Mlakar · On: Z. Celar -
77' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Kristiansen · On: J. Maehle -
77' Slovenia Goal · Normal GoalErik Janža -
83' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Wind · On: K. Dolberg -
83' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Hojbjerg · On: C. Norgaard -
83' Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Hojlund · On: Y. Poulsen -
84' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardZ. CelarFoul
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89' Denmark subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Hjulmand · On: Thomas Delaney -
90'+4 Slovenia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Šporar · On: D. Brekalo -
90'+4 Slovenia subst · Substitution 5Off: 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