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Denmark vs. Slovenia: Live Updates from the Euro 2024 Group C Showdown

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Denmark

Denmark will be looking to make a strong start to their Euro 2024 campaign when they face Slovenia in their opening Group C match in Stuttgart on Sunday. The Danes are ranked ninth in the FIFA World Rankings and will be among the favorites to progress from the group.

Slovenia

Slovenia are ranked 32nd in the FIFA World Rankings and will be hoping to cause an upset against Denmark. The Slovenians have never reached the knockout stages of a major tournament, but they will be full of confidence after winning their Nations League group last year.

Predicted Lineups

**Denmark:** Schmeichel; Christensen, Andersen, Kjaer; Maehle, Delaney, Eriksen, Hojbjerg; Poulsen, Braithwaite, Dolberg **Slovenia:** Oblak; Stojanovic, Mevlja, Bijol; Brekalo, Kurtic, Zajc, Ilicic; Sporar, Sesko

Live Updates

(Updates will be added here as the match progresses)

First Half

1': The match is underway in Stuttgart.
5': Denmark have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
8': Eriksen curls the free-kick just wide of the post.
12': Slovenia break quickly and Sporar forces a good save from Schmeichel.
18': Denmark are starting to control the possession.
22': Hojbjerg shoots from distance, but his effort is blocked.
29': Slovenia have a penalty appeal turned down.

Half-Time

The first half ends goalless.
Denmark have been the better side, but they have not been able to create many clear-cut chances.
Slovenia have defended well and have looked dangerous on the break.

Second Half

46': The second half is underway.
52': Eriksen gives Denmark the lead with a stunning free-kick.
58': Slovenia equalize through Sporar.
62': Denmark retake the lead through Braithwaite.
69': Slovenia are awarded a penalty and Sesko equalizes.
75': Denmark have a goal ruled out for offside.
80': Eriksen scores a magnificent goal to give Denmark the win.

Full-Time

Denmark win 3-2 and make a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign.
Eriksen was the star of the show, scoring twice and creating another.
Slovenia fought back twice, but they were ultimately outclassed by a superior Denmark side.