Germany and Denmark’s Euro 2024 last 16 match in Dortmund resumed after it was halted due to a storm, as thunder and lightning raged overhead in the first half and hail stones began to fall.
Referee Michael Oliver took the players off the pitch with just over 30 minutes having been played and the score 0-0. The game later continued following a 24-minute break.
The hosts came in as favourites having strolled through the group stages, with two impressive performances in their opening two games meaning they had qualified with a game to spare when they faced Switzerland, though the nature of that 1-1 draw meant that manager Julian Nagelsmann will be demanding an exciting performance.
Denmark had a far more underwhelming group stage, with three draws meaning they picked up a measly three points that was just enough to creep through in second place in Group C.
Follow all the latest updates from Germany v Denmark below.
GOAL! Germany 2-0 Denmark (Musiala, 68’)⚽️
Jamal Musiala chases down a long ball and gets there ahead of the nearest defender. Kasper Schmeichel thinks about coming out but halts midway allowing a slight gap to the far corner.
Musiala has options to his right but goes for goal and curls it beautifully into the back of the net.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:52
Euro 2024 fan park closes during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party
A fan park full of German football fans was closed in the middle of their nation’s Euro 2024 encounter with Denmark as a thunderstorm hit.
Around 13,000 people had packed into Westfalenpark in Dortmund to watch Germany in the last-16 knockout tie, when they were told to leave after around half an hour of play.
“The event has ended,” a statement read on giant screens, as fans booed the announcement. “Please leave the premises in peace.”
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:50
Germany 1-0 Denmark
68 mins: Germany now make a couple of substitutions. Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can are introduced having replaced Robert Andrich and Ilkay Gundogan.
Rasmus Hojlund collects the ball as it’s fed into the box. He controls it then shoots but there’s no way past Manuel Neuer. Great opportunity.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:50
Germany 1-0 Denmark
65 mins: Close! Kai Havertz is fed the ball down the right wing and carries it into the box. He turns after from Vestegaard trying to block him before slipping a pass to Sane.
Sane shoots with his first touch but turns the ball wide before the offside flag goes up against Havertz.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:47
Germany 1-0 Denmark
62 mins: The Germany fans are loving this now. Musiala makes a sliding interception and turns the ball out of play deep in Denmark’s half.
The supporters love that effort.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:45
Germany 1-0 Denmark
Germany should score. Kai Havertz spins perfectly to get in behind the Denmark defence and drives the ball into the box. He goes it alone after Leroy Sane is seemingly fouled on the edge of the box.
Schmeichel comes off his line, Havertz chips in, the ball bobbles wide!
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:42
Germany 1-0 Denmark
56 mins: Two disallowed goals and now Germany take the lead from a penalty. This game has a lot of talking points already. Can Denmark get themselves back in the match?
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:40
GOAL! Germany 1-0 Denmark (Havertz, 53’)⚽️
53 mins: Kai Havertz steps up for Germany and sticks the ball right into the bottom right corner. Kasper Schmeichel dives the correct way but the shot is perfectly placed and beats his outstretched hand giving the hosts the lead in this game.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:37
PENALTY! Germany 0-0 Denmark
52 mins: What a turnaround.
Joachim Andersen has had a goal ruled out at one end and at the other end he’s just given away a penalty. He’s trying to block and the cross strikes his hand which is away from his body.
The referee is sent to the monitor and awards Germany the spot kick.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:35
NO GOAL! Germany 0-0 Denmark
50 mins: VAR has had its say and when the ball was flicked on Andersen was offside. His shot is determined to be in the same phase of play and as such the goal is ruled out.
Mike Jones29 June 2024 21:34