Denmark and Slovenia played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first match Group C in Euro 2024, at the Stuttgart Arena. Christian Eriksen put the Danes in the lead in the 17th minute, in his first Euro appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest in 2021.
Erik Janža helped Slovenia find the equalizer in the 77th minute with a volley from outside the box, which took a deflection on its way into the back of the net.
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JANZA GETS ONE BACK FOR SLOVENIA
A corner comes in for Slovenia from the right. The ball fell to Erik Janža outside the box. He showed incredible technique to hit the ball on the volley. The ball took a significant deflection off Andersen and went into the back of the net, past Schmeichel who went the wrong way.
ERIKSEN’S STRIKE WAS THE ONLY SHOT ON TARGET IN THE FIRST HALF
Christian Eriksen was involved in seven of Denmark’s eight shots in the opening half, and his goal was the only shot on target either side managed in the half.
Gareth Bale was the only player to have 5+ shots and create 5+ chances in a single game at EURO 2020.
Christian Eriksen has done it in his first game at EURO 2024
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN SCORES IN HIS FIRST EURO MATCH SINCE CARDIAC ARREST
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen put the Danes in the lead in the 17th minute, in his first Euro appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest in the previous edition.
He has also become the oldest goal scorer for Denmark in the Euros.
Christian Eriksen returns after cardiac arrest
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen made his first appearance in the European Championship against Slovenia on Sunday, three years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Danes’ Euro 2020 match against Finland in Copenhagen.
This is Slovenia’s first Euro match in 23 years
Slovenia has gone unbeaten since its defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen and an excellent 2-0 friendly win over a strong Portugal side in a March friendly shows they will pose a challenge in Group C.
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