Good afternoon from Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. At 18.00 the match between Denmark and Finland will be staged, the first scheduled match of Group B. 17:38
Official Formation of Denmark (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Wass, Kjaer, Christiansen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Delaney; Poulsen, Eriksen, Braithwaite; Wind. All. Wheelman17:56
Formazione ufficiale Finlandia (5-3-2): Hradecky; Raitala, Toivio, Arajuuri, O’Shaughnessy, Uronen; Sparv, Lod, Kamara; Pukki, Pohjanpalo. All. Heather17:56
This is the first match between Denmark and Finland between the World Cup and the European Championships. Their last meeting dates back to the Danes’ 2-1 friendly win in November 2011.17:39
While Finland will participate in its first tournament between the World and European Championships, this will be Denmark’s ninth appearance at the European Championships (the last was in 2012). The red and white won the tournament in 1992 – they participated in that edition thanks to the exclusion of Yugoslavia following the war in the Balkans.17:39
The match will be directed by the English whistle Anthony Taylor, assisted by fellow countrymen Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn.17:39
Parties, Denmark-Finland kick-off.18:01
Finland made a positive start, with a good foray by Kamara on the left wing, but was stopped by an early intervention by Kjaer. 18:04
Yellow card for Robin Lod, late on Braithwaite.18:05
The first corner kick of the match is in favor of Denmark: Eriksen goes from the flag, Delaney collects the header but after a series of rebounds it is Hradecky who takes the ball. 18:08
Another chance for the Danes: Wind’s right right and Hradecky’s intervention in a corner kick. 18:08
After a good start in Finland it is now Hjulmand’s team to keep possession. 18:10
Finland breathes, who on Mahele’s attempt in the opponent’s penalty area earns a free kick and can restart from below. 18:11
Another opportunity for Denmark from the flag: Eriksen always takes charge of the serve, but the parable of the Inter player ends in the arms of the opposing goalkeeper. 18:14
Overturning in front: Finland earns a free kick near the Danish trocar but the defensive line keeps a good guard and starts again in order. 18:15
Thrill for Finland: Delaney’s cross from the right and a nice header from Hojbjerg; Hradecky, however, is careful and deflects the ball in the extension for a corner kick. 18:17
Super chance for Denmark: Eriksen’s half-outside neck shot that forces Hradecky to make another important intervention.18:24
Fourth corner kick for Denmark: Eriksen’s ball arrives on Delaney’s right but the midfielder from a great position sends the ball high. 18:22
First blaze by Pukki, who steals the ball from Kjaer and throws himself towards the opponent’s goal; the Danish central, however, recovers and regains possession of the ball by trade. 18:25
Acceleration of Braithwaite who reaches the left-handed shot but without framing the mirror. 18:26
Game momentarily stopped at Parken Stadium: Pukki remains on the ground after Christiansen’s shot in the face. 18:29
Very occasional Denmark: Mahele’s nice cross from the left lane, Hradecky anticipates Poulsen but at the exit he hits Uronen, who remains on the ground in pain. 18:32
Another corner for the Danes: Eriksen kicks in the middle but the ball crashes on O’Shaughnessy’s face, for which the intervention of the medical staff is necessary. 18:35
After the first 35 minutes of the game, at the Parken Stadium it is Denmark who play the game, but despite the various chances created, Finland holds up well in defense and the score remains 0-0. 18:38
Braithwaite also tries for Denmark, but the Barcelona striker opens too much right from the edge and the ball goes wide. 18:41
Game stopped between Denmark and Finland: Eriksen remains on the ground and the medical staff intervenes. 18:44
Cardiac massage for Christian Eriksen, the Danish midfielder does not seem to regain consciousness. 18:48
Christian Eriksen is carried out of the stadium on a stretcher. Apprehension about the condition of the midfielder. The game is suspended and further updates and official directives are awaited. 19:00
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