In a thrilling encounter at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Serbia in the UEFA Nations League A, Group A4 clash. With both teams eager to assert dominance in the group, Denmark’s well-organized defense and clinical finishing earned them a vital three points, while Serbia struggled to convert their possession into meaningful chances. The match saw standout performances, particularly from the Danish goal-scorers and a resilient backline.
Denmark and Serbia met in a crucial UEFA Nations League 2024 – 2025 Group A4 encounter in the League A, with both teams looking to solidify their positions. Denmark, known for their structured play and tactical discipline, aimed to capitalize on home advantage, while Serbia sought to improve their chances of advancing in the competition. Both sides entered the match with high stakes, but it was Denmark who showcased their strength in both halves.
Denmark vs Serbia Head-to-Head
Before this encounter, Denmark and Serbia had faced off in numerous competitive fixtures, often producing closely fought contests. Historically, Denmark held a slight edge in overall wins, but Serbia’s unpredictable style made them dangerous opponents.
Denmark vs Serbia Lineups and Substitutes
Here is the actual lineups of Denmark vs Serbia today (Sep 8, 2024)
Denmark (4-3-3):
- GK: Kasper Schmeichel
- DEF: Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Victor Kristiansen, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen
- MID: Morten Hjulmand, Mathias Jensen, Christian Eriksen
- FOR: Gustav Isaksen, Kasper Dolberg, Mikkel Grønbæk
Substitutes:
- Oliver Christensen (GK), Frederik Winther, Kevin Dorgu (on for Eriksen, 68′), Anders Wind (on for Poulsen, 68′), Rasmus Frendrup (on for Kristiansen, 81′)
Serbia (3-4-2-1):
- GK: Vanja Milinković-Savić
- DEF: Strahinja Pavlović, Stefan Mitrović, Nemanja Gudelj
- MID: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Ivan Ilić, Darko Lukić, Filip Kostić
- FOR: Lazar Samardžić, Marko Grujić, Dušan Vlahović
Substitutes:
- Predrag Rajković (GK), Aleksandar Živković (on for Grujić, 46′), Sava Ratkov (on for Samardžić, 64′), Dušan Jovanović (on for Birmančević, 80′), Strahinja Mitrović (on for Nedeljković, 64′)
Denmark vs Serbia First Half: Denmark Takes Control
Denmark started the match with high intensity, pressing Serbia’s midfield and cutting off their attacking options. Serbia responded by trying to build from the back, but the Danish defense remained solid. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Mikkel Grønbæk found the back of the net with a well-placed strike inside the penalty area after a clever pass from Kasper Dolberg.
Denmark maintained their pressure and went into halftime leading 1-0. Serbia, although having 51% possession, struggled to create clear-cut chances, registering only a couple of attempts on target.
Denmark vs Serbia Half-Time Score: Denmark 1-0 Serbia
Denmark vs Serbia Second Half: Denmark Extends Their Lead
Serbia made tactical changes at the break, with Aleksandar Živković replacing Marko Grujić to add more creativity in midfield. However, Denmark continued their momentum from the first half, and in the 61st minute, Yussuf Poulsen doubled Denmark’s lead with a powerful finish from close range after a swift counterattack orchestrated by Christian Eriksen.
Serbia attempted to respond, introducing fresh legs, but Denmark’s defense, marshaled by Joachim Andersen and Victor Kristiansen, thwarted any Serbian advances. Denmark also made substitutions to protect their lead, bringing on Frendrup and Wind to add more defensive solidity and energy in the midfield.
Denmark vs Serbia Full-Time Details
Denmark controlled the match with their precise passing and solid defense. Serbia’s best chances came late in the game, but they were unable to break through Denmark’s defense. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Denmark, a deserved win based on their overall dominance.
Full-Time Score: Denmark 2-0 Serbia
Denmark vs Serbia Stats
Here is the Denmark vs Serbia stats today (Sep 8, 2024)
- Possession: Denmark 49% – 51% Serbia
- Total Attempts: Denmark 10 – 7 Serbia
- Attempts on Target: Denmark 2 – 2 Serbia
- Corners: Denmark 8 – 3 Serbia
- Passes Completed: Denmark 506 – 412 Serbia
- Yellow Cards: Denmark 2 – 3 Serbia
- Fouls Committed: Denmark 11 – 13 Serbia
Denmark vs Serbia Timeline
- 36′ Goal Denmark: Mikkel Grønbæk finishes from inside the box after a well-worked move.
- 46′ Substitution Serbia: Aleksandar Živković comes on for Marko Grujić.
- 59′ Yellow Card Denmark: Victor Kristiansen receives a booking for a late tackle.
- 60′ Substitutions Denmark: Isaksen and Hjulmand replace Grønbæk and Nørgaard.
- 61′ Goal Denmark: Yussuf Poulsen scores Denmark’s second after a swift counterattack.
- 64′ Substitutions Serbia: Ratkov and Mitrović replace Samardžić and Nedeljković.
- 68′ Substitutions Denmark: Dorgu and Wind come on for Eriksen and Poulsen.
- 72′ Substitution Serbia: Belić replaces Lukić.
- 80′ Substitution Serbia: Jovanović replaces Birmančević.
- 81′ Substitution Denmark: Frendrup replaces V. Kristiansen.
Denmark vs Serbia: Impact on Points Table
With this win, Denmark moved up the table, solidifying their chances of advancing in the group. The three points boosted their confidence, and the clean sheet added a positive aspect to their campaign. Serbia, on the other hand, dropped points, making their qualification hopes more complicated.
Denmark vs Serbia Man of the Match
Mikkel Grønbæk was awarded the Man of the Match for his decisive opening goal and overall contribution to Denmark’s attacking play. His movement and creativity caused problems for the Serbian defense throughout the game.
Denmark’s 2-0 victory over Serbia at Parken Stadium was a showcase of tactical discipline and effective finishing. With Grønbæk and Poulsen on the scoresheet, Denmark’s defense and midfield performed excellently to nullify Serbia’s threats. The win has boosted Denmark’s position in Group A4, while Serbia will need to regroup and improve their performance in the upcoming matches.
