Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark, EURO 2021, Quarter-final, Baku, Baku Olympic Stadium
Although Patrik Schick achieved the remarkable feat of being the fourth player to net five goals in a single major tournament (World Cup/Euros) for the Czech Republic, emulating Milan Baros from EURO 2004, Tomas Skuhravy at the 1990 World Cup, and Oldrich Nejedly from the 1934 World Cup, the Czechs exited EURO 2021 after a 2-1 defeat to Denmark in the quarter-final in Baku.
Thomas Delaney opened the scoring for Denmark with a powerful header just five minutes into the match, and Kasper Dolberg extended their lead right before half-time. Schick managed to pull one back for the Czechs, but Jaroslav Silhavy’s side could not find an equaliser.
This victory allowed Kasper Hjulmand’s team to tally 11 goals at EURO 2021, which marks their highest total in any single major tournament, surpassing the 10 goals they scored at the 1986 World Cup. Their remarkable journey has also been fuelled by the football community’s support following Christian Eriksen’s recovery from a heart attack.
Czech Republic 3-0 Denmark, EURO 2004, Quarter-final, Porto, Estadio do Dragao
Milan Baros firmly positioned himself in the race for player of the tournament honours after a stunning double led the Czech Republic to a semi-final berth in EURO 2004, eliminating Denmark in the process. The 22-year-old forward, who had scored in every match up to this point, increased his tournament tally to five goals with an exceptional performance.
Baros, having been left out of Liverpool’s starting lineup by Gerard Houllier earlier in the season, regained his form just in time for the Euros, marking his dominance with two brilliant goals in quick succession after Jan Koller had already given the Czechs the lead with a header.
This achievement not only crowned Baros as the tournament’s leading scorer at that moment but also placed him in elite company; only Michel Platini has surpassed his scoring exploits in a single European Championship. The double blow left the Danes, who had valiantly fought through the first half without forcing Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech into action, demoralised in the second half.
Czech Republic 2-0 Denmark, EURO 2000, Group stage, Liege, Stade Maurice Dufrasne
Vladimir Smicer’s two quickfire goals in the second half extinguished Denmark’s hopes and ensured that the Czech Republic concluded their EURO 2000 campaign on a high note, leaving the Danes at the bottom of Group D without securing a single point or goal.
This match was particularly memorable for Danish coach Bo Johansson, as it marked his final game in charge before passing the baton to legendary figures Morten Olsen and Michael Laudrup.
Both teams showed tremendous effort and passion despite the encounter being a battle for third place. For an hour, the match was finely balanced, but Šmicer changed the dynamic in the 64th minute, eluding the Danish defence to convert Karel Poborský’s cross.
Shortly thereafter, the Liverpool forward sealed Denmark’s fate, latching onto a long ball and tapping the ball past Peter Schmeichel into an unguarded net.
Denmark 2-1 Czech Republic, World Cup qualifier, 2001, Copenhagen, Parken Stadium
Despite possessing a star-studded lineup featuring Pavel Nedved, Patrick Berger, Vladimir Smicer, and Karel Poborsky, the Czech Republic experienced a disappointing defeat against Denmark in 2001. This result proved costly, ultimately hindering their qualification for the 2002 World Cup when they later fell short against Belgium in the playoffs.
In front of a 41,000-strong crowd at Parken Stadium, the Danish side took an early lead when Czech goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek failed to keep out a header from Ebbe Sand after just five minutes. The Czechs managed to equalise just before half-time with a stunning long-range shot from Roman Tyce, silencing the enthusiastic home crowd.
However, Denmark clinched a vital victory with just six minutes remaining when Jon Dahl Tomasson scored with a well-timed header from a well-placed cross.
Denmark 0-0 Czech Republic, World Cup qualifier, 2012, Copenhagen, Parken Stadium
The encounters between Denmark and the Czech Republic have often been characterised by closely contested matches, and this World Cup qualifier in 2012 ended in a stalemate.
The Danes had the upper hand in the first half, creating several chances to take the lead. However, misses from Simon Kjaer, Michael Krohn-Dehli, and Dennis Rommedahl kept the score level, while Petr Cech made crucial saves from Daniel Wass and Christian Eriksen to maintain a clean sheet. Conversely, Danish keeper Stephan Andersen was only called into significant action once before half-time, managing to deny Jan Rezek.
In the second half, Michal Bílek’s side adopted a more assertive strategy, yet the Danes regained control of the match, unable to convert their dominance into goals. Cech continued to frustrate the likes of Nicolai Jorgensen, Andreas Cornelius, and Leon Andreasen, ensuring that both teams finished with a share of the spoils.
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