On June 30, Beijing time, in the high-profile European Cup 1/8 finals, the German team and the Danish team launched a tense and fierce duel, which was a direct collision between the two strong teams, and every attack and defense touched the hearts of fans, especially for the host Germany, which was an important battle for them to pursue glory at home.
The Germans were undeterred by Schlotterbeck's header in the first half, and they continued to step up their attack, frequently trying to break through the Danish defence, with 61% possession and eight shots on goal, five of which were on target.
Denmark are slightly behind Germany in the rankings, but their performances are just as noteworthy, having struggled to progress with three draws in the group stage, but they showed their resilience in this game, especially at the end of the first half, when the Danes created several very dangerous attacking chances with quick counter-attacks.
Entering the second half, the pace of the game was further accelerated, just when the Danish team seemed to have a chance to change the course of the game, a series of penalties became the turning point of the game again, in the 49th minute, Denmark's Anderson successfully scored, but the goal was cancelled because of offside, and then in the 51st minute, Anderson was awarded a handball in the penalty area, Germany was awarded a penalty opportunity, Havertz opened the scoring for the German team.
Kai Havertz's pinpoint penalty was undoubtedly a crucial moment in the game, breaking the deadlock and boosting the morale of the German team, and then in the 68th minute, Musiala's one-on-one effort was successful to extend the score to 2-0, which essentially sealed the victory, and the Germans showed their composure and precision in every important moment, and did not miss every important opportunity.
Germany progressed to the quarter-finals of the European Championship with a 2-0 win over Denmark for the 11th consecutive time in a row and showed their strong position in international football, with the winner between Spain and Georgia in the quarter-finals undoubtedly another tough one, and given their current form and performances, they have every reason to look forward to the next fixture.
The game was a contest of technique and tactics, but also a confrontation of psychology and will, and the Germans were able to quickly adjust their form after the initial goal was cancelled off, undoubtedly showing their maturity and resilience, while the Danish team were unable to turn the score around, but their performance in the game was enough to win respect and applause.
The match showcased a high level of soccer skill and the unpredictability and excitement of the game, and the Germans' victory was a combination of their technical, tactical execution and mental qualities, and they believe that with their strong strength, every step of the way will revolve around the ultimate goal of winning the championship.