Jeglertz’s Denmark out after controversial defeat to Germany | OneFootball

Andree Jeglertz’s Denmark have been eliminated from Euro 2025 following a controversial 2-1 defeat to Germany.

The Danes had taken a first-half lead but two contentious goals in 10 minutes including Lea Schuller’s winner while defender Emma Snerle was prostrate with a head injury, turned the game around.

And with Sweden beating Poland 3-0 later in the day, Denmark have been eliminated ahead of their final Group C game against the Poles on Saturday at 20:00 (UK).

Germany, who started with City defender Rebecca Knaak in the heart of their defence, began the game the stronger against the incoming City head coach’s side.

And they thought they were ahead in the 18th minute when Klara Buhl fired a low shot into the bottom corner, but it was ruled out by VAR as the strike passed through the legs of striker Sjoeke Nusken in an offside position.

Denmark took the lead eight minutes later when Amalie Vangsgaard pounced on a loose ball to hit a low shot past Ann-Katrin Berger at her near post.

Germany, one of the pre-tournament favourites, thought they were handed a lifeline when a cross struck Frederikke Thogersen on the arm. Again VAR intervened as the contact was outside the box.

Jeglertz’s side were organised and compact making them difficult to break down and Knaak was booked in the second half for hastily stopping a Denmark counter-attack.

An equaliser finally came in the 56th minute and again the VAR was involved – recommending a penalty after Katrine Veje’s slight tangle with Linda Dallman. Nusken made no mistake from the spot.

And Schuller scored the winner 10 minutes later with yet another controversial moment.

Portuguese referee Catarina Campos allowed the game to continue after Emma Faerge smashed a clearance straight into the face of team-mate Snerle and was on the ground with a head injury when the winner hit the net.

Snerle was immediately substituted and looked in some discomfort as she left the pitch.

"We need to make the rules clear," Jeglertz said afterwards. "If you get a player that has a serious head injury, my view is you need to blow the whistle, you need to take responsibility as the referee. I don't understand why she doesn't stop the game."

Knaak's Germany progress to the quarter-finals where they will play a country from Group D which includes England.