Match report
Germany Defeats Denmark 2-0 in Euro Championship Showdown
Germany
2–0
FT
Denmark
Jun 29, 2024
Germany triumphed over Denmark with a 2-0 victory in their Euro Championship match, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala. The match saw a significant turning point in the 50th minute when VAR intervened to cancel a Denmark goal, leading to a penalty for Germany, which Havertz converted. Musiala then sealed the win with a goal in the 68th minute.
Key Facts
- • Germany defeated Denmark 2-0 in the Euro Championship
- • Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute
- • Jamal Musiala scored the second goal in the 68th minute
- • Denmark's goal by J. Andersen was canceled by VAR in the 50th minute
- • Denmark received two yellow cards in quick succession to J. Andersen and J. Maehle in the 57th and 60th minutes
- • Germany made multiple substitutions in the second half including Robert Andrich and Ilkay Gundogan
Lineups
Germany
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 6 J. Kimmich (D)
- 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 15 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 3 D. Raum (D)
- 23 R. Andrich (M)
- 8 T. Kroos (M)
- 19 L. Sané (M)
- 21 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 10 J. Musiala (M)
- 7 K. Havertz (F)
Substitutes
- 25 E. Can
- 9 N. Füllkrug
- 20 B. Henrichs
- 17 F. Wirtz
- 16 W. Anton
- 11 C. Führich
- 5 P. Groß
- 24 R. Koch
- 22 M. ter Stegen
- 14 M. Beier
- 12 O. Baumann
- 18 M. Mittelstädt
- 13 T. Müller
- 26 D. Undav
Denmark
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 2 J. Andersen (D)
- 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
- 6 A. Christensen (D)
- 18 A. Bah (M)
- 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
- 8 T. Delaney (M)
- 5 J. Mæhle (M)
- 11 A. Skov Olsen (F)
- 10 C. Eriksen (F)
- 9 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 15 C. Nørgaard
- 20 Y. Poulsen
- 19 J. Wind
- 17 V. Kristiansen
- 26 J. Bruun Larsen
- 25 R. Kristensen
- 13 M. Jørgensen
- 12 K. Dolberg
- 7 M. Jensen
- 14 M. Damsgaard
- 4 S. Kjær
- 16 M. Hermansen
- 22 F. Rønnow
- 24 A. Dreyer
Timeline
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50' Denmark Var · Goal cancelledJ. Andersen
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51' Germany Var · Penalty confirmedD. Raum
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53' Germany Goal · PenaltyK. Havertz
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57' Denmark Card · Yellow CardJ. Andersen
Argument
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60' Denmark Card · Yellow CardJ. Maehle
Argument
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64' Germany subst · Substitution 1Off: Robert Andrich · On: E. Can
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65' Germany subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Gundogan · On: Niclas Füllkrug
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68' Germany Goal · Normal GoalJ. Musiala · Assist: N. Schlotterbeck
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69' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: Thomas Delaney · On: C. Norgaard
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69' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Skov Olsen · On: Y. Poulsen
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81' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hojlund · On: J. Wind
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81' Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Bah · On: V. Kristiansen
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81' Denmark subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Christensen · On: J. Bruun Larsen
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88' Germany subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Sane · On: Waldemar Anton
Match Stats
| Stat | Germany | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 536 | 435 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | 2.58 | 1.18 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate Passes | 476 | 367 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Denmark's goal was canceled by VAR in the 50th minute, leading to a penalty for Germany and a crucial momentum shift
- ▸ Kai Havertz's penalty in the 53rd minute put Germany ahead, silencing Denmark's early surge
- ▸ Jamal Musiala's goal in the 68th minute sealed Germany's victory, ensuring they maintained control over the match