110-year-old football rivalry of England and Denmark: here is the tally
KATHMANDU: JULY 7 – There is a lot of interest in the Euro Cup semi-final between England and Sweden tonight at 12:45 am. England defeated Germany in most of the decisive games is excited to win the quarterfinals 2-0. Denmark, who lost to Finland and Belgium in the group stage, are also excited after beating Russia 4-1, Wales 4-0, and the Czech Republic 2-1 in the last three games.
According to the official website of the Union of European Football Association, the first football match between England and Sweden took place 110 years ago in 1911 in London. It was an informal friendly game. In which England won 3-0. Denmark won by another margin in another informal friendly in Copenhagen in 1914. The two countries have met 21 times before today’s semi-final. In which five games have been stopped in a draw. England has won 12 and Denmark 4.
These countries have met five times in Euro Cup. In which 2 games have been stopped in a draw. England has won two games and Denmark one. The goal difference is not much. England has scored seven goals and Denmark six. Another interesting aspect of today’s game is that if England wins today, it will be history to reach the final.
England has yet to reach the final in Euro Cup’s six-decade-long history. Denmark is the former winner. Denmark is the winner of 1992. Denmark defeated Germany 2-0 in the final. This will be his second final trip if Denmark wins and reaches the final.
The match between England ranked fourth in the FIFA rankings, and Denmark, ranked tenth, will be played at Wembley Stadium in London.