In an emotional return to the European Championship, Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark, but the team was held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia in their Euro 2024 Group C opener. Eriksen, who collapsed on the pitch due to cardiac arrest three years ago during Euro 2020, made a remarkable recovery to score a goal of fine quality in the 17th minute. His strike followed a clever flick from teammate Jonas Wind and found the bottom corner of the net. Denmark dominated the game but failed to capitalize on several opportunities, including a clear chance for Eriksen before halftime. Slovenia grew into the game and found their equalizer through Erik Janza in the 77th minute. The match was played at the MHPArena in Stuttgart and was marked by missed opportunities for both teams. Denmark’s coach Kasper Hjulmand praised Eriksen’s performance and acknowledged the team’s need to focus on upcoming matches against England and Serbia. The draw leaves both Denmark and Slovenia with three points each in Group C, setting the stage for a challenging path ahead in the tournament. Eriksen’s goal was a highlight of the match, but the team’s inability to secure a win left a ‘bad feeling’ as described by Eriksen himself.
Key points
- Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark in their Euro 2024 match against Slovenia, marking a significant comeback after his 2020 cardiac arrest.
- The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Slovenia equalizing in the second half.
- Both teams earned a point each in Group C, with Denmark set to face England and Slovenia to play Serbia next.
Contradictions👾Some sources incorrectly reported Denmark’s victory over Slovenia, while the match actually ended in a 1-1 draw.
