2-2: Denmark get a crucial draw and overcome Switzerland

Denmark got a creditable tie in Switzerland (2-2) after equalizing an adverse score twice, a result that ensured at least third place in the group and overtook the Swiss team, with only one point, in last place.

The qualifying emergency (they came last without scoring in three games) and the controversy of the first leg (where Switzerland ended up with nine players) suggested that Murat’s team Yakin I was about to come out and bite. But nothing more.

Switzerland, who have not beaten Denmark since 1984 and have five draws and three defeats in their last encounters with the ‘Red Dynamite’, seem far from the level of the past. European Cupwhere he was one of the sensations and fell in the quarterfinals on penalties against England. He had more of the ball, but hardly created any danger against an opponent who threatened counterattacks with his dribbling and speed. Isaksen on the right.

The end of lazio He was the star of almost every Danish danger in the first half, although the first shot on goal didn’t come until the 20th minute, a centered shot by Eriksen, delayed on a double pivot by Hjulmand’s penalty, which was kept out said Kobel absently. problems.

The Swiss team found the goal with a lucky move with some rebounds and a dead ball inside the area that Freuler did not forgive. While some Swiss players still seemed to be celebrating the goal, Eriksen left Isaksen alone with the free kick and he made no mistake against Kobel.

Denmark is better. Højlund was second. But in the last minute before half-time, Dorgu committed an unnecessary penalty on Embolo which Amdouni did not forgive.

Switzerland came close to extending their lead in the opening minutes of the second half, with two very dangerous crosses, the latter of which Rieder was on the verge of finishing in the corner of the goal.

Lars Knudsen moved the bench with three substitutions at once, but Denmark didn’t quite work. In an isolated play, Højbjerg collected the rebound inside the area and, instead of shooting, held Eriksen, who, alone at his side, beat Kobel without problem.

Xhaka and García were close to the goal. Denmark, although it was worth a draw, did not give up the victory and brought on another striker. But Dolberg was not good at choosing the best Danish opportunities.

The draw allows Denmark to go all out in the final rounds, where they will host leaders Spain and travel to Belgrade. Switzerland, who can only be third at most, will have to suffer to avoid being placed in category B.