Match report
Denmark Defeats Switzerland 2-0 in UEFA Nations League
Denmark
2–0
FT
Switzerland
Sep 5, 2024
Denmark secured a 2-0 win over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League with goals from Patrick Dorgu and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. The victory was sealed after Switzerland's misfortune with two red cards, leaving them to play the majority of the game with nine men. Denmark's solid defensive performance and clinical finishing proved too much for the reduced Swiss side.
Key Facts
- • Denmark 2-0 Switzerland
- • Patrick Dorgu scored in the 82nd minute
- • Pierre-Emile Højbjerg sealed the win in the 92nd minute
- • Nico Elvedi and Granit Xhaka received red cards for Switzerland
- • Denmark's win boosts their UEFA Nations League campaign
Lineups
Denmark
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 2 J. Andersen (D)
- 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
- 4 V. Nelsson (D)
- 18 A. Bah (M)
- 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
- 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
- 17 V. Kristiansen (M)
- 9 A. Grønbæk (F)
- 10 C. Eriksen (F)
- 12 K. Dolberg (F)
Substitutes
- 14 M. Damsgaard
- 19 J. Wind
- 11 A. Skov Olsen
- 5 P. Dorgu
- 15 C. Nørgaard
- 6 M. Frendrup
- 20 Y. Poulsen
- 8 G. Isaksen
- 7 M. Jensen
- 22 P. Vindahl
- 13 R. Kristensen
- 16 M. Hermansen
Switzerland
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 4 N. Elvedi (D)
- 5 M. Akanji (D)
- 13 R. Rodríguez (D)
- 3 S. Widmer (M)
- 8 R. Freuler (M)
- 10 G. Xhaka (M)
- 20 M. Aebischer (M)
- 18 F. Rieder (F)
- 7 B. Embolo (F)
- 17 R. Vargas (F)
Substitutes
- 22 G. Wüthrich
- 6 D. Zakaria
- 2 B. Omeragić
- 9 K. Duah
- 23 Z. Amdouni
- 21 J. Omlin
- 12 Y. Mvogo
- 15 F. Ugrinic
- 14 U. Bislimi
- 16 V. Sierro
- 11 R. Steffen
- 19 J. Monteiro
Timeline
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23' Denmark Card · Yellow CardA. Gronbaek
Foul
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47' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardS. Widmer
Time wasting
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50' Switzerland Var · Card upgradeNico Elvedi
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52' Switzerland Card · Red CardNico Elvedi
Professional foul last man
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53' Switzerland subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Vargas · On: G. Wuthrich
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62' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Eriksen · On: M. Damsgaard
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62' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Dolberg · On: J. Wind
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65' Switzerland subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Rieder · On: Denis Zakaria
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65' Switzerland subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Widmer · On: B. Omeragic
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81' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Gronbaek · On: A. Skov Olsen
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81' Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: Victor Nelsson · On: Patrick Dorgu
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82' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalPatrick Dorgu · Assist: A. Skov Olsen
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83' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardGranit Xhaka
Argument
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84' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardM. Akanji
Argument
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86' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardB. Embolo
Foul
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87' Switzerland Card · Yellow CardGranit Xhaka
Foul
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87' Switzerland Card · Red CardGranit Xhaka
Foul
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90'+1 Switzerland subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Aebischer · On: Z. Amdouni
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90'+1 Switzerland subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Embolo · On: K. Duah
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90'+2 Denmark Goal · Normal GoalP. Hojbjerg · Assist: A. Skov Olsen
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90'+4 Denmark Card · Yellow CardJ. Vestergaard
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Denmark | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 552 | 458 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 503 | 402 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nico Elvedi's red card in the 52nd minute left Switzerland with ten men and shifted momentum to Denmark
- ▸ The second red card for Granit Xhaka in the 87th minute ensured Switzerland were down to nine players, allowing Denmark to control the game
- ▸ Denmark capitalized on their numerical advantage with goals in the 82nd and 92nd minutes, sealing their victory