This archive report was first published on 26 June 2021.
On June 26, 2021, Denmark celebrated a significant milestone in their football history by defeating Wales 4-0 in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, held at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
The match was a testament to the team's resilience and determination, as they honored the memory of Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest in their opening match against Finland.
Kasper Dolberg, a former Ajax player, opened the scoring with a stunning strike in the 27th minute, and he added another goal just after the restart.
Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite sealed the win with late goals, as Denmark secured their first victory in the knockout phase of a Euro since 1992.
Wales, who finished with 10 men after Harry Wilson's late red card, had few complaints about the outcome, and their run to the semi-finals at Euro 2016 remains a distant memory.
Coach Robert Page expressed his frustration with the scoreline, stating, 'It is a tough one to take. I don't think the players deserved to leave the competition with that scoreline.'
Despite the loss, Wales' captain Gareth Bale led by example in the early stages, but Denmark's superior performance ultimately led to their victory.
With this win, Denmark advances to a last-eight tie in Baku against the Netherlands or the Czech Republic, a testament to their determination and teamwork.
