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Denmark beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Baku to book their place in the semi-final of Euro 2020.<\/p>\nDenmark beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Baku to book their place in the semi-final of Euro 2020.<\/p>\n
Thomas Delaney headed Denmark into an early lead and Kasper Dolberg also struck shortly before half-time.<\/p>\n
Czech frontman Patrik Schick reduced the deficit with his fifth goal of the tournament in the 49th minute, but it was Denmark who progressed to secure a semi-final spot at Wembley on July 7th.<\/p>\n
Kasper Hjulmand\u2019s squad have grown in stature during the tournament, after their horrific start when Christian Eriksen collapsed with a cardiac arrest in their opening defeat to Finland in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n
Denmark got off to the fast start as Borussia Dortmund midfielder Delaney took full advantage of some slack marking to headed home from a corner after just five minutes.<\/p>\n
The Czechs had progressed from England\u2019s group as one of the best third-placed teams and then pulled off a shock victory against 10-man Holland in the last 16.<\/p>\n
But Jaroslav Silhavy\u2019s men were unsettled by going behind so early and Mikkel Damsgaard almost celebrated his 21st birthday with a goal when breaking into the penalty area and taking the ball around the goalkeeper, but his effort was cleared off the line.<\/p>\n
The Czechs finally threatened at the other end when Petr Sevcik\u2019s shot flew over before Delaney almost added a second after another Denmark break down the right saw his scuffed shot drop wide.<\/p>\n
Lukas Masopust found space on the edge of the Denmark box to thread a ball through to Tomas Holes, but goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was out quickly to smother his angled shot.<\/p>\n
As the half-hour approached, the Czechs were slowly growing into the match.<\/p>\n
A deep free-kick from Sevcik dropped just out of reach of defender Ondrej Celustka\u2019s head as he ghosted in at the far post before a volley from Holes flew straight at Schmeichel.<\/p>\n
Denmark, however, doubled their lead shortly before half-time.<\/p>\n
Joakim Maehle darted down the left and clipped over a brilliant cross through the penalty area, which was just too far in front of Martin Braithwaite but perfect for Dolberg to score from close range.<\/p>\n
Silhavy made two changes for the second half, with Michael Krmencik and Jakub Jankto replacing Holes and Masopust, to inject fresh lift into the team.<\/p>\n
Schmeichel parried away a 25-yard effort from Krmencik and then saved Antonin Barak\u2019s effort.<\/p>\n
The Czechs\u2019 pressure told, tough, as Schick pulled a goal back in the 49th minute, converting a cross from Vladimir Coufal to take his tournament tally to five.<\/p>\n
Denmark coach Hjulmand also opted for a double substitution on the hour, with Dolberg replaced by Yussuf Poulsen and Brentford\u2019s Christian Norgaard coming on for Mikkel Damsgaard.<\/p>\n
There was another hold-up in play when West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek needed treatment for a head wound above his ear after accidentally being caught by Poulsen\u2019s boot.<\/p>\n
Poulsen\u2019s low, 25-yard shot following a break was saved by Tomas Vaclik, who then beat away a rising drive from the Denmark substitute before sticking out a boot to deny Maehle at the near post.<\/p>\n
Denmark saw out six minutes of added time to book their place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n