Euro 2020 Highlights: De Bruyne leads Belgium into last 16 as he inspires comeback win over Denmark

UEFA Euro 2020 Highlights: Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 to sail into the last 16 of the European Championships. Follow updates of Denmark vs Belgium match.

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, number 7, celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal. (AP)

Denmark vs Belgium, Euro 2020 Highlights: Kevin de Bruyne and Thorgan Hazard scored in the second half as Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 to qualify for the last 16. Yussuf Poulsen gave Denmark the lead in the 2nd minute. Denmark looked the better side in the first half with the majority of chances going to them.

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• 17 Jun 2021, 11:26:30 PM IST

  FULL TIME: Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  That's it, Belgium win 2-1. The Danes did put a lot of pressure to get a late goal in but it wasn't to be, three points for Belgium and they are through to the last 16.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:20:19 PM IST

  90' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  5 minutes of injury time added. Can Denmark find the back of the net?

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:19:45 PM IST

  89' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  Skov Olsen almost turns out to be magical touch for Denmark. Moments after he was subbed in, Olsen almost puts Denmark on level terms with a lovely assist. He gets free in the box, before standing a ball up for Braithwaite to head goalwards. However, the Barcelona striker's effort beats Courtois, only to hit the top of the bar.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:17:54 PM IST

  87' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  Denmark's one last throw of the dice as Skov Olsen replaces Vestergaard.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:15:51 PM IST

  85' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  So near yet to so far for Denmark. They could have gotten the equalizer had Braithwaite stretched just enough to make good contact. But it wasn't to be.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:12:44 PM IST

  82' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  Courtois lets that one go just in time. He raced to the edge of his box to come and claim the ball, only to slide out of the area, but released it just before sliding away.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:09:02 PM IST

  79' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  Exciting football this. Braithwaite tested Courtois at his near post but Belgium nearly broke with a counter-attack through Lukaku and De Bruyne

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:05:48 PM IST

  75' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  Cornelius and Jensen come on for Dekaney and Damsgaard.

• 17 Jun 2021, 11:02:44 PM IST

  71' Denmark 1-2 Belgium

  GOAL! What a finish from De Bruyne. Pure class from the Manchester City defender. But don't forget the hard wok dome by Lukaku to keep the ball in Belgium's possession and put forward a pass to Hazard who found de Bruyne with ample of space in front of him to hurl the left-footer.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:54:01 PM IST

  62' Denmark 1-1 Belgium

  Twin substitutions for Denmark. Norgaard and Stryger Larsen come on in place of goal-scorer Poulsen and Wass.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:52:33 PM IST

  60' Denmark 1-1 Belgium

  It's game on folks! De Bruyne's entry has given a whole new colour to this match. And by all means, that colour favouring Belgium.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:48:40 PM IST

  58' Denmark 1-1 Belgium

  Wass gets a Yellow card for an unnecessary foul against Meunier as Belgium broke over halfway. This is the first booking of the game.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:45:14 PM IST

  55' Denmark 1-1 Belgium

  GOOOAAALLLL! Hazard scores for Belgium, they are level. It was de Bruyne with the perfect assist and Hazard stroked it past the keeper.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:37:37 PM IST

  Euro 2020: Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Thomas Delaney with the first shot of the second half.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:34:31 PM IST

  Denmark vs Belgium: Second half begins

  Kevin de Bruyne has replaced Dries Mertens. Can he make an impact that Belgium desparately needs?

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:19:23 PM IST

  Half-time: Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Yussuf Poulsen's strike in the 2nd minute separates the two sides at half-time. It has been a half dominated by Denmark despite Belgium being favourites.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:13:58 PM IST

  Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Lukaku hasn't been able to get the ball a lot in this first half. He got the opportunity in the 42nd minute and he has got a free-kick in a dangerous position for Belgium. Carrasco unable to threaten Schmeichel with the free-kick.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:06:52 PM IST

  UEFA Euro 2020: Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Mikkel Damsgaard with a mazy run, almost finished it for Denmark. His low shot went just off the post.

• 17 Jun 2021, 10:03:59 PM IST

  31' Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Belgium still struggling to pressure the Danish defence in the first half. Need to get some passing rhythm together.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:53:37 PM IST

  21' Denmark vs Belgium

  Belgium attackers are finding little space on the park to do anything. Incredible pressure from the Danish.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:49:10 PM IST

  16' Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Denmark are still looking dangerous as they are constantly getting being the Belgium players. Home support for Danish players has even made the task difficult for the visitors.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:42:11 PM IST

  10' Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Play paused for a minute as fans and players honour Christian Eriksen.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:40:27 PM IST

  8' Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Poulsen's goal was the second-fastest ever goal scored in the European Championship. They are looking dangerous as Belgium's defence is rattled.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:34:21 PM IST

  2' GOAL! Denmark 1-0 Belgium

  Poulsen has scored for Denmark. Poor pass from Denayer went to Hojbjerg, who gave it Poulsen, who in turn made no mistake to give Denmark the lead.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:17:48 PM IST

  Good news for Belgium

  Kevin de Bruyne is fit and is on the bench for the match. He is likely to make an impact later in the match. Even Eden Hazard is also on the bench with Axel Witsel.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:09:17 PM IST

  Last H2H

  Denmark won their only previous meeting against Belgium at a major tournament. Denmark won 3-2 at Euro 1984.

• 17 Jun 2021, 09:02:08 PM IST

  Damsgaard replaces Eriksen

  Mikkel Damsgaard is the person to replace Christian Eriksen in the team. It will be a difficult job for him.

• 17 Jun 2021, 08:47:37 PM IST

  Denmark Playing XI

  Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand has made two changes to his lineup and has shifted to a back-three formation. Mikkel Damsgaard and Jannik Vestergaard are into the playing XI.

  
  

  
  

• 17 Jun 2021, 08:45:53 PM IST

  Belgium Playing XI

• 17 Jun 2021, 08:39:22 PM IST

  Demark vs Belgium - Live updates

  Hello and welcome to the live blog of Denmark and Belgium Euro 2020 match.