Thank you so much for joining me for this match. VAR was heavily involved with a penalty overturned, a goal ruled out and another penalty given. The winner for Germany was also contentious because Emma Snerle received a head injury in the build-up. But Germany have one foot in the quarters. Recap all of the action in the report below and keep up to date with Poland v Sweden:
The build-up to Poland v Sweden has already begun, you can follow everything here:
I brought you the breaking news at the start of this blog about the Wales team bus being involved in a traffic collision. Everyone involved is okay with the driver of another vehicle taken to hospital with minor injuries. Here are all the details:
Three years ago today Denmark and Germany played one another in Euro 2022. Then Germany won 4-0 and while they are still winners tonight, Denmark can be proud of the performance they put out in their narrow 2-1 loss.
So what are the permutations now? Well the other game in this group between Sweden and Poland could decide who progresses. If the game ends in a draw or if Sweden win, it will be Sweden and Germany who go through and Denmark and Poland will be out.
Full time: Germany 2-1 Denmark
Germany take one step into the knockout phase with their qualification not yet confirmed, while the result means Denmark will need Poland to beat Sweden to remain in the competition. There will be discussions around Germany’s winner as play should have been stopped in the build up because of the head injury to Emma Snerle but it is the eight-time winners who come away with all three points.
90 + 9 min: Denmark are running out of time and it is Germany who have the latest chance with Buhl’s effort over the bar.
90 + 7 min: Buhl stands over the set piece once again and it’s taken short. It comes in but Bay sees it out for another corner. Buhl plays this one long but it’s headed clear.
90 + 6 min: Denmark are still pushing, they know they need a goal. But Germany are also not fading and win yet another corner.
90 + 4 min: A huge pass comes in and a header is popped over for Nadim but Berger pounces on the ball.
90 + 3 min: Berger is okay to continue and Buhl takes the corner. The delivery is good but Bay punches clear.
90 + 2 min: Freigang takes a punt but it’s deflected out for a corner. Buhl waits to take the set piece as Berger is down on the floor in some pain, I think it’s from that earlier knock she picked up. A slight worry for Germany.
90 + 1 min: There will be nine minutes added.
90 min: Germany continue to have control of this game, Denmark just need more time on the ball. One chance and the result could change.
88 min: Germany are running down the clock here with good game management but Denmark will certainly have at least another chance, especially considering the big amount of injury time coming up.
86 min: Denmark make a change with Veje off for Nadim, the hugely experienced forward for the nation. Can she make the difference? She is most definitely capable of it.
84 min: Berger playing out from the back makes German fans hearts go in their mouths as she is challenged but she does eventually get it clear. Germany work it up the pitch and Hoffman has a flick goalwards but Bay collects.
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82 min: Germany make another change with Hendrich on for Knaak.
80 min: Berger is okay to continue and play gets back underway. Injury time is going to be crazy at the end of this game.
79 min: If Denmark lose this game, they are at risk of being knocked out today. If Germany beat them and Sweden win or draw against Poland they will be out. They are trying their best to equalise and Bruun gets a good opportunity but Berger comes out to collect. She hurts herself in the process and receives some treatment.
77 min: Alexandra Popp is shown in the stands, the German international retired from Germany duty last year. The forward watches on as Hoffman hits an attempt wide. Joshua Reynolds emails:
I agree that the Danish have a right to be upset with the referee not blowing the whistle. I hope Snerle is ok. She looked very unsteady going off.
Yes she did need help walking off of the pitch, hopefully she is okay.
75 min: Referee Catarina Campo continues to receive treatment, she seems to be being restrapped. She is back now and play is underway. The attendance is announced as 34,166 supporters in the ground, a record for a highest attendance at a Euros not involving the host nation.
73 min: The referee is now receiving treatment so there is a slight break in play. Charles Antaki writes:
Bah! On top of all the other scrappiness, bodychecks, endless VARS and general frazzlement, a goal which was only possible because the ref chose to ignore a player spectacularly knocked out by whack to the head. It’s not been a particularly aesthetic game, to be sure, but that’s just ugly.
It is the first decision that the referee has got wrong. Play definitely should have been stopped. But human error is bound to happen and hopefully no abuse is aimed at the officials for the decision.
71 min: Oh my word Germany almost make it three. Wamser finds herself in a great position and crosses in but Schuller’s header is wide. Germany make two changes with Dallman and Schuller off for Hoffman and Freigang.
69 min: Snerle is now off for Hasbo, wishing her the best. Of course Germany are going to keep playing until the whistle, the goal stands. But the referee should have stopped that.
68 min: In my opinion the referee should have stopped that earlier. Snerle is the player in question is still receiving treatment, that is a head injury and play should have been stopped.
Denmark accidentally take out one of their own players by trying to clear the ball, hitting someone in the face. The player, who I will track down, stayed down and Germany collect the ball, pass to Schuller and score.
GOAL! Germany 2-1 Denmark (Schuller, 66)
There it is.
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66 min: Crosses continue to rain down on the Denmark box but Germany’s final touch is letting them down at the moment.
64 min: Denmark have played well since conceding, they haven’t faltered in defence and are still pressing high when Germany play out from the back. They are a team who take their chances when they have them.
62 min: Denmark are ringing the changes now with Thomsen, Vangsgaard and Faerge for Bruun, Kramer and Troelsgaard.
60 min: It is interesting just how much the crowd have an impact on what you watch on the pitch. Germany’s attacks feel much more biting and meant now the crowd are in full voice. The momentum has definitely swung.
59 min: The crowd are now loud once again, they are largely German fans in the stands which had been silenced by Denmark’s good performance in that first half.
57 min: It will be a decision that is debated but what can’t be questioned is the cool nature of Nusken’s penalty. Very well taken in a high pressure moment.
PENALTY! Germany 1-1 Denmark (Nusken, 56)
She slots it. Also no yellow card for Veje, who is already on a yellow card.
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55 min: It’s a penalty! Nusken expected to take it.
55 min: The referee is told to go to the screen which usually means VAR thinks there is something in it. It seems Veje taps Dallman on the back of the leg which sends her to the floor.
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54 min: There is contact from Veje on Dallman but it looks like Dallman makes more of a meal of that, it was not a lot of contact.
53 min: German fans want a penalty after Dallman is fouled in the box but I think it would have been a soft one if it was given. The referee says no but of course VAR will check it.
52 min: Brand is pulled and a yellow card is handed to Veje. Germany take the resulting free kick short which causes more work for them, they eventually get it in the box but Bay punches clear. It comes to Wamser but Bay saves well.
50 min: Snerle takes the set piece but the attempt isn’t great and it’s out for a goal kick.
49 min: Germany start the second half as they finished the first, searching for an equaliser but they then give away a cheap free kick. Thomsen was away but Knaak takes her out, resulting in a yellow card.
47 min: This win would also make this group very open heading into the last round of group games. This would be Denmark’s first three points of the tournament, while Germany beat Poland in their opener. Sweden also already have three points with Poland able to add their own when they face Sweden later today.
Back underway! Germany 0-1 Denmark
Can Denmark hold on to this win? Or can Germany click into gear? All to come.
Denmark more than deserve to be ahead in this game. They have taken their opportunities when they have arisen and their defence has been pinpoint. On the replays of the decisions – the offside on the goal and the penalty – the offside is slightly contentious but there is no doubt that it was not a penalty.
Ben Mock has emailed and said:
Amazing to see Vangsgaard score for Denmark, especially considering she quit the sport altogether back in 2016 for over two years.
You can find out more about Vangsgaard’s time out of the game in our player guide:
Half-time: Germany 0-1 Denmark
Germany had the ball in the back of the net first but it was ruled out by VAR for offside. Shortly after Vangsgaard beat Berger at the near post and despite Germany’s best efforts that is how it remains at the break. Some great defending and goalkeeper from Denmark has been just as key as their goal.
45 + 6 min: Denmark are so well connected in their defence, no matter what Germany throw at them they trust each other to deal with it.
45 + 4 min: Buhl sends it in but Ballisager heads clear, it comes to Linder who takes a strike but it’s wide. Denmark then run up the other end and Thomsen has wasted a clear opportunity, she gets the better of Berger but takes too long to take the shot.
45 + 2 min: Germany win a corner as they continue to pepper the Danish goal. Buhl takes the set piece and it pinballs around in the box. Buhl sends it back in but Veje deflects out for another corner.
45 + 1 min: There will be seven minutes added here.
45 min: The delivery is good by Snerle but Berger collects and throws Germany on their way.
45 min: Now Berger is forced into a huge save with Vangsgaard taking a punt, the goalkeeper concedes a corner.
44 min: Buhl is bang up for this, a powerful strike is blocked but Germany keep knocking on the door. Then Denmark win a foul, some top, top defending from the Danes to maintain their lead.
43 min: The delivery was good but Veje defends well, it comes to Nusken but her effort is well over the bar. Amazing bits of goalkeeping from Bay in those last few set pieces.
42 min: It’s delivered and K Holmgaard deflects, it comes to Linder’s feet and it takes a good save from Bay to stop it. another corner happens and Bay makes another sensational save to keep Germany out. The Germans now win another corner, they are fired up.
41 min: Buhl launched that free kick but Veje throws herself at the ball to concede a corner.
40 min: Okay here we go, the referee is explaining the decision to the captains and it is not a penalty. Wow. The handball was outside the box. Free kick to come.
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Apologies it was Thogersen with the handball. We still wait to see if it is a penalty.
They are checking this now, it’s a debate for where Thomsen was stood. Is she in the box or not?
37 min: Oh my, that’s a handball and Germany are given a penalty.
37 min: Justin Kavanagh has got in touch with a warning:
Never, ever, put the Icelandic delicacy of “fermented shark” in your mouth, Sarah! I did once, on the advice of a jovial gang of islanders on their country’s stall at the New York Times Travel Show. They started to giggle once my face turned green, as it tasted like a ball of cotton wool that had been soaked in formaldehyde. It took a lot of whiskey just to wash that taste out. A bit like that decision on Buhl’s disallowed goal must be for the Germans: Very hard to swallow.
I hadn’t planned on it but I definitely won’t be trying that now. Back on pitch Germany continue to knock on the door, they are a team who do not mind playing the long game.
36 min: It was Thomsen who received some treatment, the coverage didn’t show what happened to her but she is okay to continue which is great news.
35 min: There is a break in play here, it seems a player is receiving treatment but it’s unclear who it is.
34 min: Germany really struggling now to find space in the final third, they are trying to muscle their way in but they are having no joy yet.
32 min: Some really nice patient play from Germany as they wait for space to arise to strike. Buhl crosses in but it has too much on it and it’s out for a goal kick. The eight-time winners are rattled.
30 min: Oh so close to a second from Thomsen, who is having a great game. Her attempt drifts wide and Germany’s defence suddenly looks rather ragged.
29 min: Commentary criticising Berger there, saying she should have done more at the near post. She probably will be disappointed but it’s also a hell of a strike from Vangsgaard. Denmark feel it is a weak spot as Harder launches a shot in the same spot but Berger is wise to it this time.
28 min: Well this game has turned on it’s head. Just a few minutes after having a goal ruled out, Germany concede. The goal has really silenced the thousands of German fans in this stadium. I am stunned but it has added a nice edge to this.
The corner is taken long and Harder tries to get it back in the box but it’s thwarted initially. Denmark regain possession and Vangsgaard absolutely thumps it home. What a goal.
GOAL! Germany 0-1 Denmark (Vangsgaard, 26)
Speechless.
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25 min: What a run from Harder, a lovely ball finds her absolutely sprinting. She finds herself in the box but Linder defends very well, conceding a corner in the process.
24 min: I think it is slightly harsh to rule that out, the commentators say there was an explanation in the stadium saying Nusken had a touch before it was scored but I think if she hadn’t touched it, it would have been scored anyway. But hey ho, we move on and Germany look to re-take the lead.
22 min: Apparently it was Nusken who was offside with the ball going through her legs on its way to the goal. I’m sure it will be another decision that will be debated.
NO GOAL! Germany 0-0 Denmark
The goal is ruled out as a player was offside in the box which VAR judged had an impact.
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One thing I wish they would bring back is the fans in the stadium being able to hear the referee’s decision after consulting VAR. The check continues, quite a lengthy one.
It was a well-timed one-time strike. Just beautiful. They are checking it though to see if Bay was obstructed in the box by offside players.
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GOAL! Germany 1-0 Denmark (Buhl, 18)
Buhl is an absolute star, she takes the ball like candy from a baby high up. Two attempts come into the box but they are repelled. It comes back in and it’s Buhl who is the scorer.
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17 min: Buhl has a good turn to try and get another attack in motion but she leaves herself too much to do and so Denmark clear. While Denmark are playing well, Germany feel as though they have taken control of this game in the last five minutes or so.
15 min: Knaak wins a free kick, a soft one in my opinion, and Linder is over the ball. They decide to work it through the team instead of launching it into the box which Denmark deal with well – the Danes are a well oiled machine in this match so far.
13 min: Wow, Senß sees space in front of ball and passes a clinical ball to her which is deflected out for a corner. The delivery is good but it finds a Danish head which flicks it away for another corner. Buhl is the taker again but Vangsgaard clears.
11 min: Thomsen does well in the midfield to keep possession and she finds Harder but she can’t connect a shot at goal. A good start from both sides.
9 min: The delivery is good but Berger collects and throws a peach of a ball up field. It doesn’t come to anything though from a great bit of Danish defending.
8 min: Denmark work the ball into the box but Germany manage to smother the ball, however Linder gives away a corner in a process.
7 min: Vangsgaard gets back to her feet while clutching her face, she will spend a little time on the sidelines getting more treatment but I think she is okay to continue. Denmark win a free kick high up the pitch and Vangsgaard re-enters play.
6 min: Dallmann has fabulous footwork doesn’t she? She dances around the box and she lays it off but Vangsgaard does well to defend. In the process she gets a hit on the nose and she is bleeding, she is now receiving treatment.
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4 min: Joe Pearson has got involved in our controversial foods debate and said:
No position on Marmite. But I do have a story. When my daughter was just beginning regular grown-up food, we would offer her different vegetables every day. I would always eat the same to show her that they were good. On the day we had beets, she absolutely turned up her nose at them. Thank God, I thought, these things are awful. I have never had a beet since.
I can’t agree with you on that one, I love a bit of beetroot. Back on the pitch and Germany have retained possession but have to be patient in their attack with Denmark well drilled.
3 min: Denmark lose it and Germany immediately counter, Schuller passes and a shot comes into a crowded box which is cleared. End-to-end.
2 min: Denmark start the brighter here with possession in their final third. Three throw ins from Veje keeping early pressure on Germany.
Kick-off! Germany 0-0 Denmark
Here we go.
The anthems will be sung shortly with the players now out on the pitch, this is set to be an interesting match. Germany were slow to start against Poland and if they do the same again today stars like Pernille Harder may make them pay for it.
There are a fair few German fans ready to support their team today, it’s been reported there are 16,000 of them. Denmark supporters are outnumbered.
On yesterday’s blog we had a debate around unpopular food opinions and it was great to hear from so many of you. Today I was thinking we could do something similar but focused on already controversial foods. For example, marmite is a food that divides people so let me know your thoughts. You can email me and of course you can include some opinions about football in there too.
This is a great read to get your teeth into before kick-off:
If you want to learn more about any individual player at this year’s tournament, the Guardian have the perfect tool for you. This is a guide to all 368 players at the competition:
While Denmark manager Andrée Jeglertz has said:
We still have it in our own hands, and that’s our focus, not on speculation about whether a point would be useful or anything like that. We believe we are in a good place as a squad.
Against Sweden we defended in a good way. There were three shots on target for them and three for us. Of course they had possession but we gave it to them where they should have it, so the defensive shape was good.
Christian Wück, Germany coach, has said before his side play Denmark:
[Denmark] were unlucky to lose against Sweden. They were very compact and were able to pose a threat on the counter, and we’re expecting a similar style of play against us.
We will need to be patient again. We will play against a compact team that won’t afford us much room, so we will need to be patient in possession and wait for space to open up, which we then need to take advantage of. We will have to be more clinical in front of goal, in order to finish the chances that we create.
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Exactly three years ago today Germany beat Denmark 4-0 at Euro 2022. The two nations compete again this evening, thought the Danes will be bidding for a different result.
I have done my good deed for the day. Either a bee or a wasp, I can never tell the difference, flew into my flat and I managed to get it into a glass and back outside. Phew, that was a bit hairy at times there but the bee/wasp is free. Any good deeds yourself today? Let me know by emailing me.
Team news
The team news for the game which kicks off at 5pm BST has just dropped. Germany make one change and it is for captain Giulia Gwinn who has been ruled out with a knee injury. Carlotta Wamser comes in for the star.
Germany: Berger; Linder, Knaak, Minge, Wamser; Nusken, Senß; Buhl, Dallman, Brand; Schuller
Subs: Johannes, Mahmutovic, Hendrich, Lohmann, Freigang, Däbritz, Zicai, Cerci, Kett, Hoffmann, Kleinherne
Denmark, meanwhile, make no changes from their narrow defeat to Sweden.
Denmark: Ostegaard; Faerge, Ballisager, Veje; Thogersen, K Holmgaard, Snerle, S Holmgaard; Thomsen, Vangsgaard, Harder.
Subs: Larsen, Vingum, Thrige, Obaze, S. Troelsgaard, Nadim, Kühl, Hasbo, Bredgaard, Madsen, Bruun, Kramer
The FAW, Wales’ football association, have released this statement about the crash:
The Cymru National Team bus has been involved in a road traffic accident whilst travelling to Arena St Gallen for their matchday -1 training session ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 match against France.
All passengers on the Cymru National Team bus and in the other vehicle are unharmed. The FAW’s priority has been to remove the players from the scene and return to the Cymru training base to complete their preparations for tomorrow’s match.
Some breaking news for you from elsewhere in the tournament, Wales’ team bus was involved in a road collision on their way to St Gallen. Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson said she believed everyone is okay, including those in the other vehicle but other reports suggest the driver of another vehicle involved was receiving medical treatment at the scene. Wilkinson and captain Angharad James were not in the bus after travelling down earlier to take part in a press conference. Wilkinson said after confirming tonight’s training has been cancelled:
Yeah, football is secondary and I think, yes we are shaken because we are away from the team right now knowing that they’ve had to experience that.
But equally we have a great group and I have been assured that everyone is fine. We have practiced for the unexpected, that’s what we can call this. We will check in with everyone and make sure they are all in a good spot and we can focus on the football again after that.
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Preamble
Hello and welcome to the Group C game between Germany and Denmark at Euro 2025.
Germany got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Poland, while Denmark fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sweden.
It is possible for both Germany to qualify for the knockouts and for Denmark to be knocked out today. Denmark will be out if they lose to Germany and Sweden avoid defeat by Poland. While Germany will progress if they beat Denmark and Poland do not beat Sweden.
The team news for this encounter will drop shortly so stay tuned before kick-off gets underway at 5pm BST.
