FRANCE will be hoping to retain their UEFA Nations League crown this time next year.
But Les Bleus got off to the worst possible start when super sub Andreas Cornelius’ double, enabled Denmark to snatch all three points in Paris.
Karim Benzema had initially put the holders in front with a sensational solo effort.
However, two phenomenal strikes from Cornelius means that France cannot settle for nothing less than a win against Croatia.
- RESULT: France 1-2 Denmark
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- France XI: Lloris; Hernandez, Varane, Kounde; Coman, N’Golo Kante, Tchouameni, Hernandez; Griezmann; Benzema, Mbappe
- Denmark XI: Schemichel; Andersen, Nelsson, Vestergaard; Wass, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle; Olsen, Dolberg, Eriksen
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Denmark rediscover hidden gem
Christian Eriksen has the sort of luck that would test anyone.
Everyone who has ever watched a game would wish nothing but good vibes for the Denmark midfielder.
To come back from what he did to play football at all is a testament to the player.
He pulled the strings tonight and was involved in everything good Denmark did in the final third.
What a baller.
Probably the best comeback in Paris
The Danes have shocked the UEFA Nations League champions.
This will give Denmark a lot of confidence when it comes to facing Les Bleus in their group in the World Cup in Qatar.
They know how to beat them.
FT: France 1-2 Denmark
The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
Looking so comfortable at half time, no one could see this coming.
Denmark scoring two second half goals to win the spoils.
France 1-2 Denmark
90+3. Play is stopped as Cornelius receives medical attention.
He was fouled and stayed on the ground.
Denmark’s hero seems okay and is back up again.
France 1-2 Denmark
90+1. France are throwing everything at Denmark now.
Coman puts in a cross but it is headed clear.
What a great win this would be if Denmark can hold on.
France 1-2 Denmark
89. Wow.
Andreas Cornelius from the bench may have turned this game on its head.
He was one on one with the keeper and slotted home.
The VAR check is over the goal is given.
Goal – Andreas Cornelius (Denmark)
France 1-1 Denmark
88. Both sides are intent on finding a winner.
No sooner is Lloris is making a great save at one end.
Schmeichel is clawing the ball into his grasp at the other end.
France 1-1 Denmark
86. Jensen crosses the ball into the France penalty area.
The ball is cleared but soon comes back to the feet of Eriksen.
He gets a good shot away but Lloris makes a great save.
Close!
France 1-1 Denmark
84. Christopher Nkunku is causing all sorts of problems.
Denmark really cannot contain him.
The French striker gets another shot away but it is too close to Schmeichel who saves.
France 1-1 Denmark – Nkunku chance
82. That was almost the winner right there.
Nkunku sends his shot inches wide of the post.
Schmeichel was rooted to the ground.
France 1-1 Denmark
80. Eriksen looks capable of creating something out of nothing for the visitors whenever he has the ball.
Nkunku tries to thread a pass through but it is cut out.
The ball comes back to Benzema who tries the same but Denmark are defending resolutely.
France 1-1 Denmark
78. Hernandez is getting more and more balls into the box.
Denmark are intercepting but with Benzema lurking this is dangerous.
Another goal for either side surely wins this one.
France 1-1 Denmark – Benzema chance
76. Hernandez puts in a cross.
Benzema shoots but his shot is blocked.
Denmark scramble clear but only to Tchouameni but his shot is blocked too.
France 1-1 Denmark
74. Nelssom receives a yellow card.
Coman crosses but cannot find a teammate.
Great skill by the French winger before the cross.
France 1-1 Denmark
72. The equaliser has changed the whole complexion of the game.
Denmark are confident and looking to hurt France.
A header from Nissen is saved by Lloris.
France 1-1 Denmark
70. Unbelievable scenes.
Cornelius volleys into the back of the net from the right.
The VAR check has Denmark on edge but the goal is given.
Goal – Andreas Cornelius (Denmark)
France 1-0 Denmark
68. Lloris is playing the ball short often from goal kicks.
They are keen to play the ball out from the back and stretch Denmark.
France 1-0 Denmark
66. Denmark keep possession and come forward.
Skov does well out wide and manages to get a cross in.
Hernandez reads it well and manages to clear.
France 1-0 Denmark
64. Griezmann is still trying to pull the strings in and around the box.
He hasn’t managed to find that final pass as yet.
Nkunku is penalised for a push.
France 1-0 Denmark
62. Varane goes off injured and is replaced by Saliba.
France still dominating possession.
They could do with another goal to give them some breathing space.
France 1-0 Denmark
60. Dolberg is replaced by Cornelius.
Cardiff City fans will remember him.
Verstergaard comes off for Nissen while Wass is replaced by Damsgaard.
Denmark rolling the dice.
France 1-0 Denmark
58. This is starting to become one-way traffic.
Denmark have struggled to find a foothold in this second half.
Wave after wave of attack from the French.
France 1-0 Denmark
56. Christian Eriksen tries to make something happen for the Danes.
His ball into the box is met by Kante.
The Chelsea midfielder not usually known for his heading, but he clears well.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
