Denmark was held to a goalless draw by Serbia (0-0) on the last matchday of Group C Euro 2024, Tuesday 25 June 2024. Luckily one additional point was enough for Denmark to qualify for the knockout phase.
Playing at the Allianz Arena, this match is actually crucial for both teams. Denmark could win the group if they win. Serbia can also overtake Denmark in the standings if they win.
However, the match did not go according to expectations. Denmark dominated, Serbia played ively, unfortunately no goals were scored.
This draw did not change the position of the two teams in the final standings of Group C of the 2024 European Cup. Denmark finished as runners-up. Serbia was eliminated by finishing at the bottom of the standings.
The match started at a high tempo. Both teams must win if they want to maximize their hopes of qualifying for the knockout phase. Serbia, who are at the bottom of the standings, are still aiming for their first win.
Denmark was more dominant in carrying the ball, Serbia waited for an opportunity to counterattack. Eriksen and Hojlund tried to open up opportunities several times, but their movements were limited by Rajkovic.
Unfortunately, the match ended goalless (0-0) in the first half. Serbia has not had a shot on target at all. Their ive play made things quite difficult for Denmark.
Entering the second 45 minutes, Denmark and Serbia both started with substitutions. Jovic had scored Serbia’s first goal in the 53rd minute, but the referee disallowed it for offside, VAR confirmed.
Denmark is still trying everything to dismantle Serbia’s defense. Entering the final 10 minutes, Denmark had only managed 3 shots on target.
6 minutes of added time was not enough to change the scoreboard. Denmark was frustrated by Serbia’s ive play. Score 0-0.
