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France v Denmark - as it happened

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France v Denmark, UEFA Nations League, Group A1, 3/6/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
France v Denmark, UEFA Nations League, Group A1, 3/6/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the UEFA Nations League Group A1 fixture between France and Denmark from the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The last match between the two national teams was in 2018 and ended 0-0. Austria and Croatia are also in this group.
Goal

List of goalscorers

K. Benzema
51'
1 - 0
1 - 1
68'
A. Cornelius
1 - 2
88'
A. Cornelius
Press

Match report in news

  • 95'
    FT: France 1-2 Denmark! It's the perfect start for Denmark in their Nations League campaign, as they get off to winning ways with an unexpected away victory. They'll travel to Austria next as they look to make it two from two. For the hosts, defeat means they see their run of five straight victories ended and they'll head into a trip to Croatia on Monday sitting third in the group.
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 92'
    France double sub: Diaby and Clauss on for Kounde and Coman.
  • 89'
    GOAL for Denmark! The Danes are ahead! Maehle finds Cornelius with a lofted pass through the left of centre from inside his own half. The opening scorer still has plenty to do, nodding the ball forward and holding off Saliba before thundering a shot beyond Lloris at the goalkeeper's near post. Has that won it for the visitors?
Substitution

Substitution

at Dinamarca
  • 85'
    Denmark sub: Hjulmand puts on Jensen for Delaney.
Substitution

Substitution

at Dinamarca
  • 84'
    Denmark sub: Skov Olsen makes way for Braithwaite.
  • 82'
    Nkunku turns and makes space for a shot in the box, but his drilled effort is straight at Schmeichel.
  • 80'
    So close!!! Kante curls an effort from 25 yards out towards the top corner, and it looks to heading in until it comes back off the post as Schmeichel could only watch it.
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 78'
    Les Bleus sub: Rabiot is on for Griezmann.
  • 76'
    Maehle gives the ball away as the visitors look to get their noses in front, before Delaney drags down Griezmann in midfield.
  • 74'
    Griezmann is the man trusted with the free-kick, but his set-piece is watched well over his own crossbar by Schmeichel.
Card

Yellow card

a Dinamarca
  • 72'
    Nelsson is cautioned for a bad foul on Tchouameni.
  • 71'
    Danger for France! Skov Olsen turns on the right and fizzes in a powerful shot that Lloris palms away, reacting smartly. How the tables have turned in this game.
  • 68'
    Hojbjerg's pass was perfect to allow Cornelius to send the ball nestling in the back of the net.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Dinamarca en el 68'
  • 68'
    GOAL for Denmark! Cornelius gets his side back on level terms with an excellent finish. Hojbjerg curled a ball through to pick him out in the box, before the striker sidefooted first-time into the back of the net past Lloris.
Substitution

Substitution

at Francia
  • 61'
    France sub: Varane departs through injury, giving Saliba his third France appearance.
Substitution

Substitution

at Dinamarca
Substitution

Substitution

at Dinamarca
Substitution

Substitution

at Dinamarca
  • 60'
    Denmark triple sub: Cornelius, Kristensen and Damsgaard on for Dolberg, Vestergaard and Daniel Wass.
  • 55'
    Corner awarded to France.
  • 51'
    Nkunku's clever flick gave the ball to Benzema in the box, who still had a lot to do. The resulting fancy footwork allowed the Real Madrid striker the space in the box to shoot, before he expertly finished.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Francia en el 51'
  • 51'
    GOAL for France! Les Bleus are ahead! It's that man Benzema with a sublime goal, as he slides the ball past Schmeichel into the bottom corner. He plays a clever one-two with Nkunku in the area, before dribbling past a couple of players in the box and calmly slotting into the back of the net to give his side a 1-0 advantage.
  • 48'
    Excellent save! The ball loops up inside the penalty area, where Benzema cushions in a volley in front of goal. Schmeichel spreads himself, diverting the shot away with an outstretched hand.
  • 47'
    Corner awarded to Denmark, conceded by Raphael Varane.
  • 46'
    France get us back under way for the second period! Mbappe, who appeared to pick up a knock before the break, is replaced by Nkunku for France.
  • 45'
    France HT sub: Christopher Nkunku on for Mbappe, due to injury.
Injury

Injured

en Francia
  • 45'
    Mbappe is down clutching at his leg and looks in a bit of discomfort.
  • 45'
    1 minute added on!
  • 43'
    Denmark are closing down Griezmann, Mbappe and Benzema effectively.
  • 39'
    Denmark go closer than France again on a rare foray into the penalty area, Maehle stabbing a shot into Lloris' arms from close range.
  • 37'
    Vestergaard receives a telling-off for nipping the heels of Benzema in midfield.
  • 36'
    Kante is penalised for handball.
  • 35'
    Denmark have kept France at bay so far, although the hosts have had most of the opportunities since that early scare.
  • 30'
    Mbappe cuts inside just outside the penalty area on the left and curls a shot into Schmeichel's arms at the goalkeeper's near post. Wass was in attendance.
  • 28'
    Dolberg is okay to continue, and makes his way back onto the field of play.
  • 27'
    Dolberg is down receiving treatment after being caught with a stray arm by Tchouameni.
  • 26'
    Tchouameni is penalised for a foul on Dolberg.
  • 25'
    The visitors are having their first decent spell of possession for a while, as they look to just calm a few of the nerves caused by Benzema's disallowed goal.
  • 20'
    Kounde is penalised for a foul on Maehle
  • 17'
    Corner awarded to Denmark.
  • 15'
    Benzema is flagged for offside. The forward has the ball in the net after breaking beyond the defence following a slick spell of passing from France. The flag is up.
  • 13'
    What a block! Kante pulls the ball back for Benzema in the centre of the area, but Vestergaard is well-placed to block the prolific striker's shot before his teammates clear up.
  • 12'
    Corner awarded to France.
  • 9'
    Griezmann lets fly from 30 yards out, but his low drive is straight at Schmeichel, who easily gathers.
  • 5'
    Hjulmand's side have started the better here, as they look to upset the 2018 World Cup winners.
  • 4'
    Denmark are the first to go close, after a mix-up in the home defence allows Dolberg to square the ball to Maehle at the back post. The full-back just arrives too late though, and his shot hits the side netting.
  • 1'
    Denmark, attacking from right to left in white and red, start us off! A point or three to start the UEFA Nations League is the prize on offer tonight. Here we go!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Hugo Lloris and Kasper Schmeichel, the two captains, come together for the coin toss and we're about to start!
  • PRVW
    The teams make their way out here!
  • PRVW
    The players get ready in the tunnel!
  • PRVW
    Eriksen played three games and 218 minutes of football with Brentford before he wore the Denmark shirt again.
  • PRVW
    Game faces on.
  • PRVW
    The Danish players came in to warm up and went straight to the stand of fans who had come from Denmark to cheer them on.
  • PRVW
    France are the reigning UEFA Nations League champions, will they manage to win it again?
  • PRVW
    On the other side, Hjulmand has chosen a 4-2-3-1, with Delaney and Hojbjerg in front of the defence and Wass, Eriksen and Skov Olsen supporting Dolberg in attack.
  • PRVW
    France captain Lloris has just entered the field to warm up. The home fans respond enthusiastically and the tricolored flags are waving in the stadium.
  • PRVW
    German Felix Zwayer is the referee for this one while Christian Dingert is the VAR.
  • PRVW
    The French dressing room is ready!
  • PRVW
    The stage is set ahead of a big night of UEFA Nations League action!
  • PRVW
    France have won their last seven matches.
  • PRVW
    Denmark and their midfield inspiration are here.
  • PRVW
    Denmark bench: Vindahl (GK), Iversen (GK); Boilesen, Stryger, Kristensen; Billing, Jensen; Poulsen, Skov, Cornelius, Braithwaite, Damsgaard.
  • PRVW
    Les Bleus bench: Maignan (GK), Areola (GK); Pavard, Saliba ,Clauss, Kimpembe, Digne; Rabiot, Guendouzi; Diaby, Ben Yedder, Nkunku.
  • PRVW
    Denmark XI: Schmeichel (GK); Maehle, Vestergaard, Nelsson, Andersen; Delaney, Hojbjerg, Skov Olsen, Eriksen, Wasss; Dolberg.
  • PRVW
    France XI: Lloris (GK); Lucas Hernandez, Varane, Kounde; Theo Hernandez, Tchouameni, Griezmann, Kante, Coman; Mbappe and Karim Benzema.
Info

Pre-match

03 June 2022, 20:45

Referee: Felix Zwayer

Stadium: Stade de France

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the UEFA Nations League clash between France and Denmark at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis! Any predictions?