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    Denmark vs. Cymru | 2026 European Under-19 Championship – Final tournament Group Phase – GrpA

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        1. Stay up to date with the UEFA Under-19 European Championships by visiting our tournament website page by clicking here.

        4. MATCH SUMMARY

          Cymru’s UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign came to an end with a 3-0 defeat to Denmark at The Racecourse in Wrexham, as the Danes secured third position in Group A and a place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup play-off.

          Knowing victory was essential to keep their tournament alive, Cymru started brightly and matched Denmark during an even opening spell. Luke Stretch was called into action early before Joe Lacey tested the Danish defence from distance, but the visitors gradually took control.

          The breakthrough arrived on 20 minutes when Denmark captain Olti Hyseni produced a stunning strike from outside the penalty area that flew into the top corner. Denmark continued to threaten, with Alfred GΓΈthler rattling the crossbar, although Cymru finished the half positively as Cruz Allen led a late spell of pressure.

          Denmark doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half when Hjalte Lærke curled a free-kick beyond Stretch to put the Danes firmly in control.

          Cymru continued to show determination and almost found a route back into the contest. Ollie Bostock drove through midfield to create an opening, while Elliott Myles, Allen and substitute Shea Pita all forced Tobias Breum-Harild into action.

          However, Denmark sealed the result on 63 minutes when Hyseni raced clear, rounded Stretch and calmly slotted home his second goal of the afternoon. Stretch produced further excellent saves to prevent the scoreline becoming more emphatic, while Jac Thomas was shown a late red card after receiving a second yellow card.

          The result ends Cymru’s involvement in the tournament after three matches on home soil. Denmark’s victory secures a FIFA U-20 World Cup play-off place, while Spain progress to the semi-finals as Group A winners following their 4-0 victory over Germany.

        5. FULL-TIME SUMMARY

          Cymru’s UEFA U19 EURO campaign comes to an end with a 3-0 defeat to Denmark at The Racecourse Ground. Olti Hyseni opened the scoring before a Hjalte LΓ¦rke free-kick added a second. Hyseni scored his second and Denmark’s third in the second half as the Danes secured a FIFA U20 World Cup play-off place. Spain’s 4-0 victory over Germany saw the Spaniards finish top of Group A.

        6. 90' + 3'

          Yellow card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        7. 90' + 3'

          Yellow card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        8. 89'

          Yellow card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        9. 89'

          Yellow card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        10. 89'

          Following a late challenge on Lucena, Thomas receives a second yellow card and is sent off, leaving Cymru to play the remaining minutes with 10 players.

        11. 89'

          Red card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        12. 88'

          Yellow card

          DANCEY Stanley

        13. 85'

          Yellow card

          DANCEY Stanley

        14. 85'

          Yellow card

          DANCEY Stanley

        15. 85'

          Yellow card

          Olti Hyseni

        16. 85'

          Yellow card

          Olti Hyseni

        17. 82'

          Yellow card

          CLARKE Brayden

        18. 82'

          Yellow card

          CLARKE Brayden

        19. 82'

          Yellow card

          CLARKE Brayden

        20. 80'

          Yellow card

          Hjalte Lærke

        21. 80'

          Yellow card

          Hjalte Lærke

        22. 80'

          Yellow card

          Hjalte Lærke

        23. 79'

          Substitution

          Mads Abrahamsen replaces Frej Elkjær

        24. 79'

          Substitution

          Mads Abrahamsen replaces Frej Elkjær

        25. 77'

          Another opportunity for Cymru as Pita has an effort on goal but Breum-Harild was alert to make the save.

        26. 74'

          Hyseni is in search of his hat-trick and fires a strong shot from the edge of the 18-yard box. Stretch makes the save and pushes the ball away for a corner kick.

        27. 73'

          Breum-Harild is forced into making a save from Bostock’s shot.

        28. 71'

          Substitution

          PITA Shea replaces STEVENS Charlie

        29. 71'

          Substitution

          PITA Shea replaces STEVENS Charlie

        30. 71'

          Substitution

          WILLIAMS Noah Elliott replaces GARDNER Luis

        31. 71'

          Substitution

          WILLIAMS Noah Elliott replaces GARDNER Luis

        32. 71'

          Substitution

          PITA Shea replaces STEVENS Charlie

        33. 68'

          Substitution

          Marcus Bonde replaces Valdemar MΓΈller

        34. 68'

          Substitution

          Marcus Bonde replaces Valdemar MΓΈller

        35. 67'

          Substitution

          BRADBURY Makenzie replaces LACEY Joseph Steven Colin

        36. 67'

          Substitution

          BRADBURY Makenzie replaces LACEY Joseph Steven Colin

        37. 64'

          Lucena gets the ball in the back of the net for Denmark but before he’s able to celebrate the assistant referee’s flag is up indicating he was offside.

        38. 63'

          Goal

          Olti Hyseni

        39. 63'

          Goal

          Olti Hyseni

        40. 63'

          Hyseni goes one-on-one with Stretch and after rounding the Cymru keeper, he scores his second and Denmark’s third of the match.

        41. 63'

          Goal

          Olti Hyseni

        42. 61'

          Substitution

          Julius Lucena replaces William Kirk

        43. 60'

          Yellow card

          LACEY Joseph Steven Colin

        44. 60'

          Substitution

          Julius Lucena replaces William Kirk

        45. 60'

          Substitution

          Lasse Legolas replaces Alfred GΓΈthler

        46. 60'

          Substitution

          Gustav SchjΓΈtt replaces Philip SΓΈndergaard

        47. 60'

          Substitution

          Lasse Legolas replaces Alfred GΓΈthler

        48. 60'

          Substitution

          Gustav SchjΓΈtt replaces Philip SΓΈndergaard

        49. 60'

          Yellow card

          LACEY Joseph Steven Colin

        50. 58'

          Substitution

          BRADBURY Louie replaces ALLEN Cruz

        51. 58'

          Allen takes a free kick deep inside the Denmark half of the pitch and elects to strike, sending the ball into Breum-Harild’s side netting.

        52. 58'

          Substitution

          BRADBURY Louie replaces ALLEN Cruz

        53. 56'

          GΓΈthler meets the ball in the penalty area following a cross into the box but he mistimes his shot and scuffs it. Cymru are very lucky not to be further behind there.

        54. 53'

          A good period for Cymru here as Myles goes close with a chance.

        55. 52'

          Bostock brings the ball forward and gets through the Danish defence before squaring a pass towards the penalty spot. There was no Cymru player there to meet it though.

        56. 49'

          Goal

          Hjalte Lærke

        57. 49'

          Lærke fires the free kick into the back of the net to make it 2-0. Denmark are looking comfortable now.

        58. 49'

          Goal

          Mikkel Kupijbida

        59. 47'

          Yellow card

          THOMAS Jac Edward

        60. 47'

          A dangerous free kick for Denmark right on the edge of the Cymru 18-yard box.

        61. 46'

          Substitution

          JONES Iestyn David replaces KASVOSVE Henry

        62. 46'

          Denmark kick off the second half.

        63. 46'

          Substitution

          JONES Iestyn David replaces KASVOSVE Henry

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        65. HALF-TIME SUMMARY

          Denmark hold a narrow 1-0 lead at the break after Olti Hyseni’s superb long-range strike midway through the first half. Cymru have battled hard and enjoyed spells of possession, but Denmark have created the better chances, hitting the crossbar before Allen threatened late on as Cymru finished the half strongly. Denmark currently hold the advantage to finish third in the group and advance to a FIFA U20 World Cup play-off match.

        66. 45'

          There will be 2 minutes of added time.

        67. 45'

          Allen breaks into box as Cymru enjoy some pressure on Denmark. He crosses trying to find a teammate but the Danish defence kick the ball clear,

        68. 43'

          Denmark spread the play out to the left and Hyseni has another go from distance but his shot is blocked.

        69. 40'

          Yellow card

          BOSTOCK Oliver

        70. 32'

          GΓΈthler hits the cross bar with a thunderous strike. Denmark are now dominating the game and will feel they should be further ahead than what they are.

        71. 32'

          Cymru are struggling to keep hold of possession when they have the ball.

        72. 26'

          StΓΌker fancies his chances from a tight angle but blazes his shot wide sending the ball out of a goal kick.

        73. 21'

          Goal

          Olti Hyseni

        74. 20'

          Goal

          Olti Hyseni

        75. 20'

          The Denmark pressure pays off as captain Hyseni scores a wonderful goal with a strike from outside the box sending the ball into the top righthand corner.

        76. 19'

          Denmark are in control at the moment as they push Cymru back.

        77. πŸ“Έ The Cymru team photo.

        78. 15'

          The wall does its job as Hyseni sees his shot blocked by Kasvosve.

        79. 15'

          Lacey concedes a free kick in a dangerous position outside the Cymru box.

        80. 12'

          A Cymru free kick into the box is kicked behind for a corner kick.

        81. 10'

          It has been evenly matched so far with both teams testing each other.

        82. 9'

          Lacey has a shot from distance but it’s blocked by the Danish defence on the edge of the 18-yard box.

        83. 7'

          Yellow card

          Alfred GΓΈthler

        84. 6'

          Denmark want a penalty after GΓΈthler goes free in the box. Stretch comes for the ball and as he slides across the ground GΓΈthler goes down. The referee sees it’s a dive and books the Danish attacker.

        85. 5'

          Denmark break through the Cymru defence and Lærke fires a shot that is saved by Stretch.

        86. 1'

          Kick off! Cymru get this game underway.

        90. TEAM NEWS

          How Cymru line up to face Denmark in their final group A match at Racecourse Ground.

        91. GROUP A PERMUTATIONS

          Cymru will reach the FIFA U20 World Cup Play-off match with a victory.
          Denmark will reach the FIFA U20 World Cup Play-off match with a victory or a draw.
          Spain will win the group with a victory or a draw.
          Germany will win the group with a victory.

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