COPENHAGEN (AP) — After a stirring tribute to Christian Eriksen and a ”magical” atmosphere created by their fans, Denmark’s players want to pay their supporters…
COPENHAGEN (AP) — After a stirring tribute to Christian Eriksen and a ”magical” atmosphere created by their fans, Denmark’s players want to pay their supporters back at the European Championship. They have one last chance to do so when they face Russia in Copenhagen on Monday, knowing a win could still be enough to see them through to the next round at Euro 2020. The Denmark team on Friday was still processing the many emotions from its game against Belgium at Parken Stadium the previous evening, when a raucous crowd paid tribute to Eriksen with a minute’s applause after 10 minutes. Denmark took an early lead in the game but Belgium launched a second-half comeback to win 2-1. ”That atmosphere and that support, it was something I’ve never experienced before,” Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg said. ”It was exceptional and very, very powerful.
