Match report

Denmark and Belarus Draw 2-2 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Denmark
Denmark
2–2
FT
Belarus
Belarus
Nov 15, 2025

Denmark and Belarus secured a thrilling draw of 2-2 in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. M. Damsgaard and G. Isaksen found the back of the net for Denmark, while Valeriy Gromyko and N. Demchenko scored for Belarus. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the match, leading to a memorable result.

Key Facts

  • • M. Damsgaard scored the opening goal for Denmark in the 11th minute.
  • • Valeriy Gromyko equalized for Belarus in the 62nd minute.
  • • N. Demchenko put Belarus ahead in the 65th minute.
  • • G. Isaksen scored for Denmark in the 79th minute, making it 2-2.
  • • Belarus received four yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 17 P. Dorgu (D)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 15 C. Norgaard (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (F)
  • 19 J. Wind (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 22 F. Jorgensen
  • 2 V. Nelsson
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 5 N. Nartey
  • 7 M. O'Riley
  • 11 A. Dreyer
  • 12 V. Froholdt
  • 18 P. Billing
  • 20 M. Biereth
  • 21 M. Hjulmand

Belarus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 F. Lapoukhov
  • 5 E. Parkhomenko (D)
  • 6 R. Begunov (D)
  • 3 P. Zabelin (D)
  • 7 E. Malashevich (M)
  • 14 E. Yablonskiy (M)
  • 9 M. Ebong (M)
  • 2 K. Pechenin (M)
  • 8 N. Demchenko (F)
  • 10 V. Gromyko (F)
  • 17 V. Lisakovich (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Belov
  • 12 M. Plotnikov
  • 4 V. Kalinin
  • 11 G. Barkovskiy
  • 13 K. Vardanyan
  • 15 N. Korzun
  • 18 V. Malkevich
  • 19 E. Khvalko
  • 20 A. Kontsevoy
  • 21 N. Ivanov
  • 22 V. Pigas
  • 23 T. Melnichenko

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    11' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Damsgaard
  2. Belarus
    36' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    K. Pechenin

    Foul

  3. Belarus
    42' Belarus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Parkhomenko · On: E. Khvalko
  4. Belarus
    50' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    E. Malashevich

    Argument

  5. Belarus
    54' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    E. Khvalko

    Foul

  6. Belarus
    62' Belarus Goal · Normal Goal
    Valeriy Gromyko
  7. Belarus
    65' Belarus Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Demchenko · Assist: Valeriy Gromyko
  8. Belarus
    69' Belarus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Lisakovich · On: G. Barkovskiy
  9. Belarus
    69' Belarus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Demchenko · On: Nikita Korzun
  10. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: V. Froholdt
  11. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wind · On: M. Biereth
  12. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Norgaard · On: M. Hjulmand
  13. Belarus
    75' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    Nikita Korzun

    Time wasting

  14. Belarus
    78' Belarus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Valeriy Gromyko · On: A. Kontsevoy
  15. Denmark
    79' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Isaksen
  16. Denmark
    88' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: A. Dreyer
  17. Belarus
    90'+3 Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    Fedor Lapoukhov

    Time wasting

  18. Denmark
    90'+7 Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: Philip Billing

Match Stats

Stat Denmark Belarus
Fouls 4 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 35 7
Corners 13 3
Total Passes 625 316
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 12 0
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 3.38 0.86
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 553 236
Shots Inside Box 22 5
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Belarus when Valeriy Gromyko and N. Demchenko scored to give them a 2-1 lead.
  • ▸ Denmark showed their fighting spirit with G. Isaksen's late goal, securing the draw and keeping their World Cup Qualification hopes alive.