Hello there! 'Play for all of Denmark' is the message Christian Eriksen sent to his team mates ahead of their Group B match with Belgium this evening. Having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Finland on Saturday - played hours after it originally kicked off after the 29-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch - the Danes are without a point and need something here in Copenhagen to have a chance of remaining in the tournament. It won't be an easy task as Belgium, fresh from their 3-0 thrashing of Russia, are surefire favourites to emerge victorious and claim their place in the tournament's last-16 with a game to spare. Let's grab the team news, kick-off is just an hour away!

Euro 2024 / Group Stage

Parken / 17.06.2021

Denmark

Completed

Belgium

Y. Poulsen(2')

T. Hazard(55')
K. De Bruyne(70')

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ByPete Sharland

Updated 17/06/2021 at 17:58 GMT

62'

Double Denmark sub: Christian Norgaard and Jens Sryger Larsen replace Poulsen and Wass in response to Belgium's changes.

C. Nørgaard

Denmark

Off

Y. Poulsen

Denmark

Goals1

On target1

Fouls against2

Free Kicks1

60'

Double Belgium sub: Witsel and Eden Hazard come on for Carrasco and Dendoncker as Martinez looks to turn the screw.

E. Hazard

Belgium

Off

Y. Carrasco

Belgium

Free Kicks1

Corners2

58'

Yellow card! The first booking of the game is shown to Wass for a foul on Meunier.

Yellow card

D. Wass

Denmark

On target1

Yellow Cards1

Fouls1

Fouls against2

55'

Well, well, well. That has changed the complexion of the game. Belgium hadn't looked like scoring, but with the presence of Lukaku and De Bruyne you always have a chance. They must be favourites to go on and win now.

54'

GOAL! Denmark 1-1 Belgium (Thorgan Hazard): Belgium equalise with their first moment of quality this evening! After spinning his marker, Lukaku feeds De Bruyne inside the box, the Manchester City playmaker takes an excellent touch before rolling it to Thorgan Hazard in space and he makes no mistake from point-blank range.

Goal

T. Hazard

Belgium

Goals1

On target1

Fouls2

51'

It's Damsgaard, the young Fiorentina forward, who takes the free-kick. He aims for the goalkeeper's near post but it's blocked by Dendoncker in the Belgium wall.

50'

Free-kick! Damsgaard looks a real prospect and he wins a foul from Tielemans on the edge of the penalty area after some quick footwork.

48'

The space opens up for Delaney as the Belgium defence retreats. Urged on by the 25,000 home supporters to shoot from distance, he obliges, but drags it wide of goal.

2nd Half

46'

Kick-off! Belgium get things moving in the second half. Can De Bruyne spark a much-needed improvement from Martinez's side?

Having registered just one shot in the first half, Martinez is bringing on Kevin De Bruyne much earlier than he would have wanted. He's replacing Mertens.

K. De Bruyne

Belgium

Off

D. Mertens

Belgium

On target1

Fouls2

End of 1st Half

Half-time: Denmark lead Belgium 1-0 at the break thanks to Yussuf Poulson's second-minute goal, and it's thoroughly deserved.

45'

Braithwaite is allowed to carve in from the right but his finishing is poor as he blasts the ball high into the stands.There will be just one minute of added-time to play at the end of the first half.

44'

The free-kick delivery sums up Belgium's first half as Carrasco gets far too much on his cross as it drifts harmlessly out for a goal-kick.

42'

Finally a spell of possession for Belgium. It's better, too, from Lukaku, who wins a smart free-kick from Kjaer in a threatening possession. The Denmark captain escapes a yellow card despite committing such a cynical foul.

40'

Five minutes to play in the first half and how Denmark would love a second goal before the break. And it wouldn't be undeserved.

38'

A slight exaggeration, of course, but Belgium have been particularly bad so far. Martinez's men just cannot get going, constantly giving the ball away and conceding cheap fouls, failing to build any momentum.

35'

Close! Damsgaard - on only his second international start - throws in a step-over to bamboozle two Belgium defenders as he drives into the penalty area but his shot, searching for the far corner, lacks conviction as it trickles wide.

32'

Belgium win a corner through Carrasco after a rare attack. Carrasco swings it in but Schmeichel punches it clear. Martinez's side haven't got to grips with Denmark's intensity yet.

31'

Denmark are using a high defensive line and their pressing has been very efficient.

29'

And now Belgium have a free-kick to defend after Mertens fouls Maehle on the left channel. However, the delivery is too close to Courtois, who collects easily.

27'

Lukaku receives the ball but he's quickly swarmed by Denmark defenders who rob him of possession. The Belgian's talisman has barely had a touch so far.

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