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On June 30, Beijing time, the fire of the knockout round of the European Championship was ignited again, and the host Germany and Denmark, ranked 21st in the world, met in the 1/8 finals. From the start of the game, the Germans showed their ambition and strength, quickly launching a series of fierce attacks. Schlotterbeck's header from a corner looked like it had opened the door for Germany, however, the referee's whistle ruthlessly declared the goal nullified for a foul. Despite the setbacks, Germany's attacking machine did not stop, with Kimmich's long-range strike and Andrich's header both close to changing the scoreline, but Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel's brilliant performance put Germany's efforts to naught.
In the face of wave after wave of attacks from the German team, the Danish team showed a tenacious defensive will. Their defence was impregnable under pressure, and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in particular was the most solid backing for the Danish team. His many wonderful saves at critical moments not only saved the team's crisis, but also greatly boosted the morale of his teammates. As the game progressed, the Danes gradually found their rhythm to try to keep the score balanced before the break.
Just as the game entered the tense and exciting moment, a sudden extreme thunderstorm interrupted the progress of the game. In order to ensure the safety of the players, the referee had to make the decision to suspend the game. Players from both sides were forced to leave the pitch and return to the dressing room to wait for the weather to improve. This sudden natural event not only brought uncertainty to the game, but also provided additional time for both teams to adjust their tactics.
After 30 minutes of waiting, the game was finally resumed. Germany quickly picked up the pace of attack, with Kai Havertz's header testing Schmeichel's quality once again, while Denmark also showed good counter-attacking prowess, with Hojlen's shot making the German defence feel threatened. In the midst of the stalemate, Andersen's scramble from inside the box was ruled offside by the referee, which made Denmark miss a good chance to equalise. Raum's shot then resulted in a handball from Andersen, and the referee awarded a penalty after a VAR replay, and Havertz calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to give Germany the lead.
Kai Havertz's goal seemed to breathe new life into the German side, and his individual skill created a single chance, and although the final shot was a little lacking, his performance was dazzling enough. Musiala then latched on to Schlotterbeck's pinpoint long ball and calmly slotted the ball into the far corner to extend Germany's lead. In the face of the German team's consecutive goals, although the Danish team is close to the limit in terms of physical fitness, they still made changes to the lineup, trying to find the possibility of a comeback. However, as time went on, Denmark's efforts failed to translate into goals, and when the final whistle blew, Germany won 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
The victory of the German team was not only a technical and tactical victory, but also a victory of spirit and teamwork. Their strong attacking power and indomitable spirit in the game showed that they were hungry for a championship trophy. Next up, Germany will face the winner between Spain and Georgia in the next round, and no matter who the opponent is, the German team is fully prepared for a new challenge. For Denmark, despite the end of their European Championship journey, their performances have earned respect and their spirit and fighting spirit will be the driving force for their future progress.
In this suspenseful and passionate match, the German team proved with their performance that they are strong contenders for this European Championship. The stubborn resistance of the Danish team and Schmeichel's heroic performance also showed us the unpredictability and charm of football. As the competition progresses, we look forward to more exciting matchups, and we also look forward to the German team continuing to show their quality and style in the next games.