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Europeans: Denmark forced to beat Russia

2021-06-26T20:16:58.279Z


Finland aims for history against Belgium, first in group B (ANSA) Russia and Denmark are playing for access to the round of 16 of the European Championship in the direct clash at 21 in Copenhagen, the last day of group B. The first has an advantage because a win guarantees a place in the knockout phase, but even with a draw it would be almost sure to continue in the tournament. Quite different the situation of the Danes who, last after two defeats, have only one


Russia and Denmark are playing for access to the round of 16 of the European Championship in the direct clash at 21 in Copenhagen, the last day of group B. The first has an advantage because a win guarantees a place in the knockout phase, but even with a draw it would be almost sure to continue in the tournament. Quite different the situation of the Danes who, last after two defeats, have only one result available and then hope for a series of joints to their advantage. "It is incredible to find ourselves with zero points after the quality shown in the first two games. It is up to us to change things and I have a good feeling - assured coach Kasper Hjulmand - We just have to try to win. It will be an incredibly difficult game, they are a good team and they will come to Parken with two out of three results available.We will not have to force but try to stay focused and avoid mistakes, because it will be a long game. We have to play as if our European Championship starts now. "

Belgium already certain of being in the round of 16 of the European Championships face a Finland that dreams big because even with a draw they could detach the pass for the knockout phase. This is why for the Finns it is a match that can write history that of the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. "It's the most important match in our history - assures Finland coach Markku Kanerva. A great dream can come true, and it's all in our hands. Russia-Denmark? My staff will keep me informed of the result, but I hope not to have to look at the results of others, "Kanerva said. Finland in group B have three points, like Russia, and count in the Danish wing stroke and in a draw against a Belgium that has already reached its first goal.But the ambitions are even higher than the simple qualification.

Source: ansa

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