Denmark 0-0 Serbia: Danes reach Euro 2024 last 16 after tame Munich draw

Denmark completed second in Group C by advantage of getting a greater disciplinary file than Slovenia after a boring draw with Serbia.

Neither aspect produced a efficiency that mirrored their potential, however Denmark had been the higher staff in a forgettable encounter in Munich.

Denmark ended on an similar file to Slovenia, that means they needed to be separated by the quantity of yellow playing cards they obtained.

Either side picked up six yellow playing cards on the pitch, however Slovenian coach Novakovic Milivoje was additionally booked within the first recreation, which Uefa don’t rely on their disciplinary statistics web page, and that finally gave Denmark the slimmest of edges.

Whereas Denmark and Slovenia each undergo, Serbia are out – though not one of the three groups received a gaggle recreation.

Jonas Wind had a aim disallowed for Denmark within the first half as a result of the ball had gone out of play earlier than he bundled it over the road from a nook.

The Wolfsburg ahead additionally slipped as he tried to attach with a wise flick-on from Rasmus Hojlund, slicing over the bar from place, and was substituted on the break.

Denmark continued to create possibilities regardless of a poor show by their requirements. Alexander Bah headed vast and Christian Eriksen’s shot needed to be parried behind for a nook.

Serbia, who knew they’d be eradicated if they didn’t win due to Slovenia’s stalemate with England within the different Group C match, had only one shot on track that got here in second-half stoppage time.

That they had a aim dominated out when Luka Jovic’s shot bounced in off Denmark defender Joachim Anderson within the second half. Striker Jovic had been offside within the build-up.

Understanding their place within the final 16 was safe with a draw, a realistic Denmark aspect lacked ruthlessness. Jannik Vestergaard headed a nook supply at Serbia goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, however the Danes hardly ever examined him within the second half.

As group runners-up, they’ve arrange a tie with match hosts Germany within the subsequent spherical.

“We’re representing Danish soccer and we now have to be completely satisfied about it,” mentioned Denmark supervisor Kasper Hjulmand.

“It is particular after all whenever you play the hosts. It’s a incredible soccer nation with a variety of ardour.

“I actually love soccer right here in Germany and taking part in towards them with the Danish staff – it can’t be higher. I can not wait.”