Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a dominant fashion. Goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala helped the hosts qualify for the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. New Delhi: A splendid exhibition of football, briefly interrupted by a 20-minute lightning delay, concluded at BVB Stadion Dortmund with Germany advancing to the quarter-finals following a 2-0 triumph over Denmark.
Nagelsmann’s squad started the match energetically, with Schlotterbeck scoring a header that was disallowed within the first five minutes. Remarkable saves by Schmeichel kept the scoreline level through the first half-hour. The weather-induced pause seemed to reinvigorate Denmark, with Højlund nearly opening the scoring just before the first-half stoppage time, although his chip failed to beat Neuer.
After the restart, Hjulmand’s frustrations with the referee grew when Andersen’s goal was ruled out for offside in the buildup. Andersen’s night worsened when his handball in the penalty area allowed Havertz to convert from the spot, putting Germany ahead seven minutes before the hour mark. Havertz continued to pose a threat, but it was Musiala who sealed the victory, curling a superb shot past Schmeichel 15 minutes later.
With an xG of 2.66 compared to Denmark’s 1.05 and 55% possession, Germany’s victory was well-deserved.
They move forward to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, while Denmark’s campaign comes to an end in Dortmund following their Round of 16 defeat. 1. Nagelsmann pulls surprises in the starting XI.
