The Danish national team Kasper Hjulmand It was better than the Slovenian one Matjaz Kek throughout the first half, but showed a different face in the second half and it cost them the victory.
Eriksen started and debuted at Euro 2024 in Germany three years and four days after suffering cardiac arrest in his debut at the previous Euro Cup against Finland.
The MHP Arena Stuttgart witnessed Eriksen’s beautiful story of improvement. The Manchester United footballer He opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a great goal after controlling the ball with his chest inside the area and then took a cross shot that beat the goalkeeper. Jan Oblak.
Along with his teammates, Eriksen effusively celebrated his goal, because in addition to momentarily giving Denmark victory, he was also celebrating life. The player himself revealed, months after suffering cardiac arrest, that he was “dead for five minutes.”
Unfortunately, Slovenia spoiled the magical moment of the Danish team; In the second half he stepped on the accelerator and was better than his rival.
After insisting, including a post, and not even being awarded a penalty, the Slovenians got the tie with a left footed shot from outside the penalty area. Erik Janza that diverted the Danish defense to change the direction of the ball and made it unapproachable for Kasper Schmeichel at 77′.
Denmark took the lead in the final minutes, but it was not enough and the referee blew the final whistle that will be remembered for Christian Eriksen’s spectacular and glorious return to a European Championship.
In the next round, Denmark will face England on Thursday, June 20 in Frankfurt, while Slovenia will face that same day against Serbiabut in Munich.
