Ouch, this European Cup is really exciting! Just now, on the field of the 1/8 finals of Euro 2024, the German tank roared again, easily defeating the Danish team with a score of 2-0 and successfully advancing to the top 8. Next up is the winner of Spain and Georgia, and it's going to be a tough one!
Speaking of this game, it's really a lot to watch. Germany and Denmark are both strong teams in European football. The German team showed strong strength in the group stage, with 3 games, 2 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 7 points, and steadily advancing as the group leader. Not to be outdone, Denmark won three points from three games and three draws, but they beat Slovenia by virtue of their mutual record advantage and successfully advanced to the second place in Group C.
At the beginning of the game, the German team showed a strong attack. With over 60 per cent possession, they created one dangerous chance after another. In the 4th minute, Kroos took a corner kick from the left side, and Schlotterbeck scored with a header in front of the goal, but unfortunately it was whistled for a foul and the goal was invalidated. However, this did not affect the morale of the German team, who continued to attack. In the 6th minute, Kimmich took a long-range shot from 10 yards outside the penalty area, the ball was powerful and heavy, but Schmeichel flew to save the ball from the bottom line.
Subsequently, the German team continued to maintain the pressure on the Danish team. In the 8th and 11th minutes, Kroos connected Schlotterbeck with another corner, but Schmeichel played again and saved the ball off the line. Not to be outdone, the Danes also started to play their own after withstanding a round of German attacks. In the 22nd and 24th minutes, Eriksen and Mailer both had good chances on goal, but neither could make the most of them.
However, just around the 30th minute of the game, heavy rain suddenly fell and the game was suspended for more than 10 minutes due to extreme weather. This sudden change in weather caught the players and fans of both teams a little off guard. Fortunately, the game was quickly restarted, and the German team continued to maintain the pressure on the Danish team.
In the 48th minute, Denmark created a dangerous situation in the German penalty area, Anderson scrambled to score in front of the goal, but after VAR inspection, it was determined that the Danish player was offside and the goal was invalidated. What a disappointment for the Danish fans! However, Raum then crossed for Anderson for a handball foul and VAR intervened to award a penalty. Kai Havertz scored the penalty and Germany led 1-0! It was Kai Havertz's fourth European Championship goal in his 50th game for the German national team. His tally is second only to Klinsmann and Mario Gomez's five, and he is on track to equal or even surpass that record at this European Championship!
After conceding the goal, the Danes were clearly more aggressive. They put a lot of people up front to press high and try to get back on the scoreline with quick counter-attacks. However, the German team, with its skillful passing and control skills, defused the offensive of the Danish team again and again. In the 58th and 66th minutes, Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane both had great chances on goal, but neither could make the most of them. However, in the 68th minute, Musiala successfully scored a single goal against offside, and the German team led 2-0! This goal completely killed the suspense of the game, and the Danish team was powerless.
At the end of the match, Germany defeated Denmark 2-0 thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Musiala to advance to the last eight. This game is really enjoyable to watch! The Germans showed great strength and technical skills, and they managed to beat the Danes with their skillful passing skills and excellent attacking ability. Kai Havertz has once again proved his worth with his outstanding performances, and he has already scored four goals in the European Championships, just one step away from equaling or even surpassing the records of Jurgen Klinsmann and Mario Gomez!
Germany will face the winner of Spain and Georgia next, and it will be an even more intense match. However, I believe that as long as the German team can maintain this form and strength, they will be able to defeat their opponents and continue to challenge for the championship! Let's look forward to the German car's performance at the European Championships!