Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE coverage of Denmark vs Finland in the opening game for Group B of the European Championship. KO 17:00 BST Denmark and Finland are both aiming to start Euro 2020 with a win as they face off at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen this evening. The Nordic Derby carries an extra tinge of poignancy for Finland, who today begin their first major tournament in history. With Belgium obvious favourites to top Group B both teams will no doubt be eyeing a second position finish to secure comfortable progression into the knockout stages. Team news to follow shortly.
Euro 2024 / Group Stage
Parken / 12.06.2021
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Updated 12/06/2021 at 19:35 GMT
18:03
It has been confirmed that the match has been halted.
18:00
The Finland players have left the pitch. The medical team are still attending to Eriksen. Coverage has resumed to the TV studio. All we can do is pray that Christian pulls through this.
17:55
This is a terrible situation. The entire stadium is in absolute shock. No words yet on his condition but the fans are voicing their support the best they can.
48'
From what we can gather it appears that Eriksen seemed to faint as a throw came his way. The medical staff are treating him with CPR.
46'
Denmark
Unclear as to the extent of the severity. He's currently being shielded by a wall of his fellow team mates. A lot of them are clearly distressed.
45'
Denmark
Anthony Taylor's reaction sent immediate fears. A stretcher is poised on the pitch but Eriksen is still receiving treatment.
43'
Denmark
Eriksen has gone down and it does not look good at all.
42
Finland
Approaching the final few minutes of the first half here..
39'
Finland
Finland have dealt with Denmark in resilient fashion so far. The Nordic underdogs are defending extremely well. Still lacking in any clear cut chances in the final third.
35'
Finland
O'Shaughnessy strides back on after briefly receiving treatment. No lasting issues.
35'
Finland
Possible concern over a head injury for O'Shaughnessy has surfaced following a clash of heads.
30'
Finland
Brave defending from Uronen has left him needing treatment. The defender gets clouted by his keeper after he attempted to intercept a dangerous ball in from Maehle.
28'
Finland
Pukki is down now. It looks like Christensen's hand catches his face as the defender jumped up to clear the ball. No malice in that.
26'
Finland
Freekick given to Finland as Delaney clumsily clatters into Lod.
24'
Finland
O'Shaughnessy sends a looping long throw into the Danish box. It finds the head of Poulsen but the forward sends it in the completely wrong direction.
21'
Finland
Despite the dominant possession from Denmark, Finland aren't lacking ambition on the ball. A tad more composure needed in the final third if Pukki wants to test Schmeichel.
18'
Denmark
Eriksen tests Hradecky for the first time today. The Inter midfielder sends a swerving strike goal ward. The Finnish keeper confidently punches the ball outfield.
15'
Denmark
What a save! Hojbjerg headers the ball into the top right corner after Delaney delivers yet another dangerous cross into the box. Hradecky does well to nudge the ball over the bar.
12'
Denmark
Another teasing ball into the Finland box. Delaney tries to find the head of Wind but the forward misplaces his header and the balls flies wide.
9'
Finland are soaking up some pressure from Denmark in the early stages of this game. The Danish midfield are passing the ball around comfortably. Eriksen dictating some intricate play.
7'
Denmark
Chance for Denmark. Wind shoots from long range and his venomous shot is palmed wide by Hradecky.