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Euro 2020 Denmark vs Finland Highlights: Finland beats Denmark 1-0 after Pohjanpalo goal
UEFA Euro 2020 Denmark vs Finland Highlights: Finland had a debut to remember as they defeated Denmark 1-0 in Copehagen, courtesy of a header from Joel Pohjanpalo. There was a massive delay in the first half after Christian Eriksen collapsed. After receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch, he was taken to a hospital. The match was suspended by UEFA but after Eriksen was declared stable, the game resumed at the request of the players.
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Highlights: Finland had a debut to remember as they defeated Denmark 1-0 in Copehagen, courtesy of a header from Joel Pohjanpalo. There was a massive delay in the first half after Christian Eriksen collapsed. After receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch, he was taken to a hospital. The match was suspended by UEFA but after Eriksen was declared stable, the game resumed on the request of the players.
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Not sure how one can summarise this match, this night but all that matters right now is that Christian Eriksen is 'stabilised' in the hospital. Thank you for joining us on this live coverage.
Four minutes added on to the last 45
Four minutes added on
CLEARANCE! AN IMPORTANT ONE
86' WHAT A CLEARANCE FROM RAITALA! Stryger's probing ball from the right flank is right in front of goal. Finland goalie Hradecky misses tha ball and it falls to Poulsen. But Raitala clears the ball immediately before taking a knock.
Pohjanpalo replaced
84' Brentford's Forss replaces goal scorer Pohjanpalo.
GREAT CLEARANCE
81' Less than 10 minutes remain and Denmark nearly equalised, again! Vestegaard's cross is cleared by Lod before Jensen could kick it home. The corner is conceded but nothing comes off it as Hradecky punches the ball away,
Flurry of substitutions
75' Denmark: Wass off and Stryger on. Delaney off, Cornelius on.
Finland: Sparv off, Schuller on. Pukki off, Kauko on.
DENMARK MISS PENALTY
Denmark's Hojbjerg's effort from the spot is saved by Hradecky! That was a poor, poor penalty. He never looked comfortable. He was strolling to the spot and went to his right with a weak shot. Hradecky, who has been fabulous all night, saved the penalty
Penalty to Denmark!
PENALTY TO DENMARK! Arajuuri and Finland are penalised as the former clipped the leg of Poulsen.
Denmark on the attack again
66' UP AND OVER! Delaney's cross is blocked and the ball rolls to Poulsen, whose delivery flies over goal.
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Live: Changes for Denmark.
63'
-Andreas Olsen replaces Jonas Wind.
-Vestegaard replaces captain Kjaer.
GOALLLLLL! FINLAND SCORES
59' GOOOALLL! Joel Pohjanpalo has scored the opener completely against the run of play and Finland have taken the lead. Coming to the goal, it was a rather rare attacking move from Finland. Uronene squared the ball from the lef flank. Pohjanpalo rose over his defender to head the ball goalwards. It lands in front of Schmeichel, but the ball slips past him and into the net.
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Live:
55' Denmark continue to probe and ask questions but still unable to find the breakthrough. Toivio clears the ball underneath is own crossbar to clear a Poulsen cross. The ball then rolls to Maehle at the cusp of the box but his shot is blocked as well.
CHANCE
53' JENSEEEEN, BLAZED OVER! Mathias Jensen has ample space and time just outside the box to find the back of the net. Instead of placement, he goes for power and ends up shooting the ball over the cross bar.
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Live: BOOKING
51' YELLOW CARD: Finland captain Tim Sparv is booked for a reckless challenge on Poulsen.
Corner for Denmark.
49' Corner for Denmark as Finland clear a ball delivered into the box. Jensen's dangerous-looking in-swinger headed away by Arajuuri.
SECOND HALF BEGINS
After a quick, five-minute breather, we are back with the second half.
2 minutes added on
Two minutes have been added to the first half.
Jensen in for Eriksen
In case you missed it: Mathias Jensen has replaced Christian Eriksen
Play resumes
AND WE ARE UNDERWAY IN COPEHAGEN
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Live: Play to resume at midnight
Right then. Here are the playing conditions.
The remaining four minutes of the first half will be completed first. That will be followed by a five-minute break. And then, the last 45 will be played
Denmark vs Finland, Euro 2020 Live: Live coverage resumes
Viewers, what we witnessed almost two hours back was absolutely heart-wrenching and shocking. Whether you happened to see it live, or read about it, or watch a video later, it was extremely distressing.
But we are glad that Eriksen is okay, he is 'Awake' because that's all that matters now.
UEFA UPDATES
Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET (TBC).
The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.
The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency which involved Denmark’s Christian Eriksen. The player in now in hospital and in a stable condition.
UEFA wishes Christian Eriksen a full and speedy recovery and wishes to thank both teams for their exemplary attitude.
Tonight’s UEFA EURO 2020 match between Belgium and Russia will go ahead at 21.00 CET as planned.
Official statement from Denmark FA
Christian Eriksen 'awake' in hospital after Euro 2020 game collapse: Danish FA
England preview press conference cancelled
Meanwhile, England's preview press conference, which was scheduled to take place at 6.45pm UK time, has been cancelled as a result of the incident.
UEFA gives update on Eriksen's condition
Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.
The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.
