Match report

Denmark Defeats Serbia 2-0 in UEFA Nations League

Denmark
Denmark
2–0
FT
Serbia
Serbia
Sep 8, 2024

Denmark emerged victorious in the UEFA Nations League match against Serbia, securing a 2-0 win. The Danes took an early lead with a goal from Andreas Gronbaek, assisted by Yussuf Poulsen, and extended their lead through Poulsen in the second half. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Denmark maintained their composure and controlled the game to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Denmark defeated Serbia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League
  • • Andreas Gronbaek scored the first goal in the 36th minute, assisted by Yussuf Poulsen
  • • Yussuf Poulsen scored the second goal in the 61st minute, assisted by Victor Kristiansen
  • • Denmark had two yellow cards (Jesper Andersen, Victor Kristiansen)
  • • Serbia received two yellow cards (Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Aleksandar Mitrovic)

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 18 A. Bah (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 C. Nørgaard (M)
  • 17 V. Kristiansen (M)
  • 9 A. Grønbæk (F)
  • 20 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Hjulmand
  • 8 G. Isaksen
  • 5 P. Dorgu
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 6 M. Frendrup
  • 22 P. Vindahl
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 7 J. Lindstrøm
  • 4 V. Nelsson
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 14 M. Damsgaard
  • 16 M. Hermansen

Serbia

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Rajković (G)
  • 16 S. Eraković (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 3 S. Pavlović (D)
  • 2 K. Nedeljković (M)
  • 17 I. Ilić (M)
  • 20 M. Grujić (M)
  • 10 S. Lukić (M)
  • 7 V. Birmančević (M)
  • 11 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 8 L. Jović (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Živković
  • 9 P. Ratkov
  • 21 S. Mitrović
  • 19 K. Belić
  • 18 Đ. Jovanović
  • 23 A. Jovanović
  • 5 J. Šimić
  • 12 Đ. Petrović
  • 6 S. Babić
  • 22 M. Aleksić

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    36' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gronbaek · Assist: Y. Poulsen
  2. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marko Grujić · On: Andrija Živković
  3. Denmark
    51' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  4. Denmark
    59' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    V. Kristiansen

    Foul

  5. Denmark
    60' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Norgaard · On: M. Hjulmand
  6. Denmark
    60' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gronbaek · On: G. Isaksen
  7. Denmark
    61' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: V. Kristiansen
  8. Serbia
    64' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Samardzic · On: P. Ratkov
  9. Serbia
    64' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Nedeljkovic · On: S. Mitrovic
  10. Denmark
    68' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: Patrick Dorgu
  11. Serbia
    69' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lukić

    Foul

  12. Denmark
    69' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: J. Wind
  13. Serbia
    71' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mitrovic

    Foul

  14. Serbia
    72' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lukić · On: K. Belic
  15. Serbia
    80' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Veljko Birmančević · On: Đ. Jovanović
  16. Denmark
    82' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Kristiansen · On: Morten Frendrup

Match Stats

Stat Denmark Serbia
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 575 485
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 499 415
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark's early goal by Andreas Gronbaek in the 36th minute set the tone for the match and gave them a crucial lead
  • ▸ Yussuf Poulsen's second goal in the 61st minute sealed Denmark's victory and put the game out of reach for Serbia