For the first time in eight years, Germany wins in the knockout round of a major tournament: thanks to a 2-0 win over Denmark, the hosts are through to the quarter-finals of the European Championship.
The round of 16 in Dortmund was decided in a matter of minutes. Almost everything revolved around Joachim Andersen, the Danish central defender from Crystal Palace. The 28-year-old first scored the supposed 1-0 in the 48th minute, which was disallowed due to a close offside. Just a few minutes later, Andersen was dealt a second blow by the VAR: the video referee recognized a handball in the hapless Andersen's own penalty area. Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot before Jamal Musiala made the difference a quarter of an hour later with his third European Championship goal.
It was a good end to a rather laborious evening for Germany in Dortmund. The hosts exuded less control than at this European Championship. This may have been due to the surprising changes made by national coach Julian Nagelsmann to his starting line-up compared to the three matches in the preliminary round, which started with the same formation. In addition to Nico Schlotterbeck, who was expected to start in place of the suspended Jonathan Tah, Leroy Sané came in for Florian Wirtz and David Raum for Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Germany have the necessary bit of luck
The Germans' determination was impressive and the chances they created were good, especially those in the first ten minutes. But they lacked security in defense and the Danes repeatedly made good moves. The three-time European champions' play was somewhat reminiscent of their performances at recent finals, when Germany were so susceptible to counter-attacks. Christian Eriksen and Co. knew how to exploit this: Seconds before the break, only the intervention of Manuel Neuer prevented the excellent Danish counter-attack from going 1-0 up.
Denmark caused Germany to falter. Shortly after the break, Germany were again just a few centimeters away from scoring the opening goal. Only the technical team recognized Thomas Delaney's close offside when Andersen scored. Instead of chasing a goal as they did against Switzerland, Germany were able to play from a position of strength in the last half hour or so, scoring 2:0 through Jamal Musiala on the counter-attack and shining with a number of other fine moves.
Only the thunderstorm after 35 minutes, which had caused an interruption of almost half an hour, caused a thunderstorm. However, the numerous tricky moments in the neighboring duel were definitely a warning for the German team ahead of the quarter-finals, which will take place next Friday in Stuttgart. Their opponents will probably be the impressive Spain - or, in the event of a sensation in the fourth round of 16 on Sunday evening, the outsiders Georgia.
The round of 16 match between Germany and Denmark has to be interrupted in the 35th minute due to a thunderstorm.
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These Denmark fans seem to be enjoying the cool down.
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First there is lightning and thunder, then it pours like a bucket and even hail sets in.
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These fans certainly didn't come to the stadium to see a waterfall.
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They are working hard here.
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The game was interrupted in the 35th minute.
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The fan zone is also cleared.
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The round of 16 match between Germany and Denmark has to be interrupted in the 35th minute due to a thunderstorm.
Image: Keystone
These Denmark fans seem to be enjoying the cool down.
Image: Keystone
First there is lightning and thunder, then it pours like a bucket and even hail sets in.
Image: Keystone
These fans certainly didn't come to the stadium to see a waterfall.
Image: Keystone
They are working hard here.
Image: Keystone
The game was interrupted in the 35th minute.
Image: Keystone
The fan zone is also cleared.
Image: Keystone
Germany
Denmark
- Kai Havertz - 1:0 (53.)
- Jamal Musiala - 2:0 (68.)
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Liveticker
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Liveticker closed
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36.
Therefore the game is interrupted
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0.
This is why Germany must not lose
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90.+6.End of 2nd half
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88.Substitution in Germany
Waldemar Anton
Defender
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88.Substitution out Germany
Leroy Sané
Midfielder
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81.Substitution in Denmark
Victor Kristiansen
Defender
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81.Substitution out Denmark
Alexander Bah
Midfielder
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81.Substitution in Denmark
Jacob Bruun Larsen
Striker
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81.Substitution out Denmark
Andreas Christensen
Defender
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81.Substitution in Denmark
Jonas Wind
Striker
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81.Substitution out Denmark
Rasmus Højlund
Striker
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81.Substitution in Germany
Florian Wirtz
Midfielder
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81.Substitution out Germany
Jamal Musiala
Midfielder
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80.Substitution in Germany
Benjamin Henrichs
Defender
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80.Substitution out Germany
David Raum
Defender
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70.Substitution in Denmark
Yussuf Poulsen
Striker
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70.Substitution out Denmark
Andreas Skov Olsen
Striker
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69.Substitution in Denmark
Christian Nørgaard
Midfielder
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69.Substitution out Denmark
Thomas Delaney
Midfielder
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68.Goal for Germany, 2:0 through Jamal Musiala (Nico Schlotterbeck)
Jamal Musiala
Midfielder
Assist: Nico Schlotterbeck
Defender
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64.Substitution in Germany
Niclas Füllkrug
Striker
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64.Substitution out Germany
Ilkay Gündogan
Midfielder
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64.Substitution in Germany
Emre Can
Midfielder
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64.Substitution out Germany
Robert Andrich
Midfielder
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60.Yellow card Denmark
Joakim Mæhle
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57.Yellow card Denmark
Joachim Andersen
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53.Goal for Germany, 1:0 through penalties from Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz
Striker
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+3.End of 1st half
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1.Start of the match
