- Denmark secured a surprising second-place
- Both teams finished with three
- The match itself was a forgettable affair
Denmark secured a surprising second-place finish in Group C at the European Championship, edging out Slovenia thanks to a superior disciplinary record.
Both teams finished with three draws and identical goal records, forcing UEFA to resort to a rarely used tiebreaker.
The deciding factor? A yellow card issued to Slovenia’s coach, Novakovic Milivoje, in their first group match. While player cautions are typically used in such situations, this off-field incident proved the difference.
The match itself was a forgettable affair, with neither side managing a win in the group stage. Denmark, despite creating more chances, failed to capitalize.
A disallowed goal and several near misses summed up their performance. Serbia, needing a win to progress, also saw a goal chalked off for offside and only managed one shot on target.
Denmark’s pragmatic approach secured them a draw and a place in the knockout stages, where they’ll face tournament hosts Germany. Manager Kasper Hjulmand expressed his excitement about the upcoming clash: “We’re representing Danish football, and that’s something to be happy about. Playing the hosts is a special occasion, and I can’t wait.”
