The Serbian football team drew 0:0 with Denmark in Leskovac, and the match was marked by a huge number of missed chances by our national team.
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Right at the start of the match in Leskovac, it was clear that the “eagles” did not come out to defend themselves, but that they would do their best to win and reach the quarterfinals. Dušan Vlahović had the first chance of the match in the second minute, when he shot wide after Aleksa Terzić’s cross from the left side. However, the Danes didn’t have the idea to save themselves either, so Đorđe Petrović recorded the first save in the next attack, after Gustav Isaksen’s shot from distance.
Vlahović had a new opportunity in the fifth minute, when he shot on the counterattack. The Juventus forward shot the far corner from the right, but Kasper Schmeichel reacted perfectly. The experienced goalkeeper then made another great save in the seventh minute, when Andrija Živković tried to threaten him from a drop kick, after the ball landed at his feet just a few meters from the goal.
The “Eagles” were then severely damaged in the eighth minute of the match, when Victor Nelson played with his hand in his penalty area. Denmark’s stopper was hit in the hand by the ball, and referee Felix Zweier did not point to the penalty spot, while to the surprise of all present, confirmation of his controversial decision came from the VAR room.
In the 13th minute, Serbian captain Aleksandar Mitrović shot from the edge of the penalty area, Šmajhel remained “frozen”, but luckily for him the ball went right past the post. Soon after, center forward Al Hilal threatened again, only this time with a header after Živković’s cross, but once again he was not accurate.
Then, in the 19th minute, the Serbian national team asked for a penalty once again, since after a shot by Živković, the ball hit one of the Danish players, but this time there was really no hand. During the next 120 seconds, the goal “hung in the air”, but the net did not shake. First, Janik Vestergard blocked Lazar Samardžić, then Strahinja Pavlović shot straight at Kasper Šmajhel, and in the end Aleksandar Mitrović launched the ball high over the crossbar.
After that, a somewhat calmer period of play followed, which was interrupted by two huge chances from the Danes. First, Mikel Damsgaard shot in the crowd after a free kick, Đorđe Petrović hooked the ball a bit, which Aleksandar Mitrović then cleared from the goal line. Not long after, the goalkeeper of our national team made another fantastic save, as he prevented Jusuf Poulsen from beating him in a ‘one-on-one’ situation on the counter.
Dušan Vlahović had another great opportunity in the 34th minute, who ran into the opponent’s penalty area from the left side, but he did not shoot well, but got tangled up and Kasper Šmajhel saved the net again. By the end of the half, the Eagles had two more opportunities, both of which were missed by Aleksandar Mitrović. The popular “Mitrogol” first shot inaccurately from a long distance in the 36th minute, and then attempted a header after Andrija Živković’s cross, but once again over the goal.
The opening minutes of the second half did not bring any new chances, and the most important detail was the injury of one of the best players of the guests, Jusuf Poulsen. From that moment on, Denmark’s coach Brian Rimer set defensive tactics, as instead of an attacker, he put Kristian Norgaard, Brentford’s defensive midfielder, on the field.
After a quarter of an hour of play in the second part, the first attempt of the “eagles” was seen. Vlahović shot from a free kick, but it was not accurate. The same player threatened a few minutes later with an excellent shot from a distance, but Schmeichel prevented it from shaking the net with a phenomenal parry. In the continuation of the same action, the striker of the “Old Lady” of Turin once again tried a shot, but the ball went past the post.
Both teams had one big chance in the period that followed. First, in the 70th minute, Kristijan Eriksen shot from the heart of the penalty area just past the goal post of Đorđe Petrović, and then in the 75th, on the other side, Aleksandar Mitrović’s header was inaccurate again after Andrija Živković’s cross.
Dušan Vlahović had another great chance in the 79th minute. The attacker of our national team ended the counterattack of the “eagles” with a weaker, right-footed shot, but sent the ball over the goal. A little later, he suffered an injury, which forced him to leave the field, and was replaced by Kosta Nedeljković.
Flow of the sword
90+5′ Pavlović is sent off. The stopper of the Serbian national team received a second yellow card in just a few minutes.
Five more minutes will be played in Leskovac.
90′ Pavlović received a yellow card for a foul on Gronbek.
88′ Changes on both sides. Kosta Nedeljkovic replaces the injured Dusan Vlahovic, Skov Olsen replaces Isaksen.
87′ Problem for Serbia. Vlahović complains about the injury.
83′ New change for the Eagles. Mihailo Ivanovic replaces Andrija Živković.
79′ What a chance for Serbia… Our national team players executed a great counterattack, but Vlahović shot over the goal with his right foot.
75′ The nets are still at rest. Mitrović headed after Živković’s cross, but missed the goal again.
72′ The first changes for the Eagles. Saša Zdjelar is on the field instead of Nemanja Gudelj, who complained of an injury, and at the same time Andrija Maksimović replaced Lazar Samardžić.
70′ Changes for the Danes. Hojlund and Grönbäck replace Dolberg and Damsgaard.
70′ Lots of luck for Serbia. Eriksen shot from the heart of the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the goal frame.
64′ Spectacular defense by Schmeichel. Vlahović tried a shot from distance, and the experienced Dane managed to save that shot with a phenomenal parry. In the continuation of the action, Vlahović shot one more time, but the ball then went past the post.
61′ We record the first attempt of the “eagles” in the second half. Vlahović shot from a free kick, but inaccurately.
53′ Norgard replaces the injured Poulsen. With this change, the Danes made it clear that they are trying to defend themselves in every way, since the attacker was replaced by a player with defensive characteristics.
52′ Uncontrolled shot by Isaksen from the edge of the penalty area.
50′ Poulsen complains about his injury and it is a big question whether he will be able to continue the match.
The second half has started! There were no changes on either side.
Half time in Leskovac! There was everything, except the goals. The result is 0:0.
Two more minutes will be played in the first half.
41′ Milenkovic receives a yellow card, because he kicked the ball after the referee’s whistle.
40′ There is no goal again. Živković crossed from the right, and Mitrović attempted a header, but the ball went over the crossbar.
36′ The result remains unchanged. Mitrović tried a shot from distance, but it was not accurate.
34′ Missed another big chance. Vlahović ran into the penalty area from the left side with the ball, but was unable to put it past Shmajhel, who saved it. It seems that it would have been better for the Juventus striker to play through one of his teammates on the right.
29′ What is Petrović doing in goal, this is not normal! The Serbian goalkeeper made a fantastic intervention to prevent Poulsen from shaking the net on the counterattack, in a one-on-one situation.
27′ What a defense of our national team. Damsgaard shot, Petrović deflected the ball a little, and then Mitrović kicked it from the goal line. Well done, “eagles”!!!
26′ Terzić received a yellow card too harshly for a foul on Isaksen.
25′ The first yellow card of the match. Dolberg stepped on Gudelj, for which he was publicly reprimanded.
21′ Denmark’s net is still at rest. Vlahović played past Mitrović on the counterattack, but the Serbian captain launched the ball high over the goal.
21′ No goal again. Pavlović shot after a crowd in the penalty area, but straight at Šmajhel.
20′ Vestergaard blocked Samadžić’s attempt. Just a corner for Serbia.
19′ Ours are asking for a penalty again. Živković shot after a cross from the left side, the ball hit one of the Danish players, but this time there was really no hand.
18′ The siege of the visitors’ goal continues. Mitrović headed after Živković’s cross, but it was not accurate.
13′ Good luck for the Danes. Mitrović shot from a turn, and the ball went just a few centimeters past the post.
8′ No penalty! Nelson played with his hand in the penalty area, but Zweier did not point to the penalty spot. His decision was also confirmed by the refereeing team in the VAR room, although we are not quite sure that it was correct…
7′ Another chance for Serbia. Živković shot from the right side, but Šmajhel reacted perfectly.
5′ New chance for Vlahović. The Juventus forward shot on the counterattack, aimed for the far corner from the right, but his shot was stopped by Schmeichel.
3′ Petrović’s first defense. Isaksen shot from a distance, but straight at the Strasbourg goalkeeper.
2′ First chance of the match. Terzić threw the ball into the penalty area from the left side, and Vlahović shot wide.
The match in Leskovac has started!
Right before the start of the match, a minute’s silence was held because of the tragedy that befell Novi Sad two and a half weeks ago.
At this moment, the anthems of Denmark and Serbia are sung.
Compose
Serbia: Petrović – Veljković, Milenković, Pavlović – Gudelj, N. Maksimović, Živković, Terzić – Samardžić – Mitrović, Vlahović.
Denmark: Šmajhel – Rorslav, Nelson, Vestergard, Kristijansen – Damsgard, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Isaksen – Dolberg, Poulsen.
Best against Switzerland
Before the match
“Orlov” in Leskovac expects a decisive match this Monday and an opportunity to bring great joy to the entire nation.
The team of Dragan Stojković Pixi has the opportunity to secure the second place in the group and placement in the continuation of the competition.
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Before the duel with Denmark, Serbian coach Dragan Stojković Pixi announced.
I will repeat: We have reached the end of this League of Nations. The match with Denmark represents the “most important” category. There is nothing more important. We knew that Switzerland and Denmark would be of crucial importance for our status when looking at the table. We are aware of the importance of the match.
We will be ready to welcome her. The players should use every second for a good rest, for the energy they need tomorrow and be convinced that we will do our best to solve the match in our favor.
Dragan Stojkovic
You can follow the live broadcast of the duel starting at 20:45 on the first program of RTS and on the channel Arena Sport 1 Premium. There are also personnel problems.
Not the best, I have to admit. We face problems in September, October, November is no different. Srđan Babić has already flown away, I think he has also landed in his club. He has a problem with his knee, he will continue treatment there.
There is Pavlović, who has the right to play, so we will put him in that position. As for the others, no one complained, the medical team didn’t tell me anything, so everyone is ready.
I hope to make good decisions about the team that will take the field tomorrow.
Dragan Stojković Pixi
Will Leskovac be “third lucky” after Bulgaria and Switzerland?
Leskovac has always been an environment that I loved and still love. I spent time here in the army. Whether we play a match or not, I will never change my mind.
It is true that this is the third time that the best selection plays here, we feel support and affection from all the people. I think it will be the same tomorrow.
It’s harder to be a coach, it’s easier to be a footballer. These are completely two different categories of work. When I decided to do this job, I was most attracted by creativity, which I need to convince some people across from you, and you are on a common path to achieve success and results… To write history, for people to appreciate you.
The selector position is not easy. Expectations are always high, you are looking for that kind of victory, success, and sometimes it is not easy to get there. The most important thing is that we have a fair attitude towards everyone, that is the highest level of responsibility. You can play in the club or not, but from the responsibility in the national team comes the desire and desire to show yourself in the best light.
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