Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Updated
Denmark won: Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland in the International Friendlies on Sat, 7 Jun 2025 at Parken, København. Denmark goals: Gustav Isaksen 45'+2, Christian Eriksen 67'. Northern Ireland goals: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 6' (og). Possession: 73-27. Player of the match: Gustav Isaksen (8.5).
Match report
Denmark beat Northern Ireland 2-1
Denmark came from behind to beat Northern Ireland 2-1 at Parken on Saturday 7 June in the International Friendlies.
An own goal by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg put Northern Ireland ahead on 6' (0-1), Gustav Isaksen levelled for Denmark on 45+2' (1-1) and Christian Eriksen restored Denmark's lead on 67' (2-1).
Denmark had 73% of the ball, shots were 17-2 (7-0 on target).
Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 29,981. Referee: Menelaos Antoniou.
Match stats
| Denmark | Northern Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 73 | 27 |
| Total shots | 17 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 3 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 572 (88%) | 163 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 12 | 0 |
| Total shots | 17 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 1 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 1 |
Lineups
Denmark (4-3-3): Filip Jörgensen, Rasmus Kristensen, Lucas Høgsberg, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Mæhle, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Christian Nørgaard, Christian Eriksen, Gustav Isaksen, Rasmus Højlund, Mikkel Damsgaard
Northern Ireland (3-4-2-1): Conor Hazard, Ruairi McConville, Daniel Ballard, Trai Hume, Conor Bradley, Shea Charles, Alistair McCann, Justin Devenny, Isaac Price, Ethan Galbraith, Dion Charles
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Northern Ireland)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Gustav Isaksen (Denmark)
- 46' · Substitution · Pierce Charles for Conor Hazard (Northern Ireland)
- 48' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Northern Ireland)
- 61' · Substitution · Jamie Donley for Ethan Galbraith (Northern Ireland)
- 61' · Substitution · George Saville for Alistair McCann (Northern Ireland)
- 65' · Substitution · Mathias Kvistgaarden for Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)
- 65' · Substitution · Jannik Vestergaard for Joachim Andersen (Denmark)
- 65' · Substitution · Mika Biereth for Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)
- 67' · Goal · Christian Eriksen (Denmark)
- 72' · Substitution · Brodie Spencer for Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)
- 72' · Substitution · Paul Smyth for Dion Charles (Northern Ireland)
- 80' · Substitution · Matthew O'Riley for Christian Eriksen (Denmark)
- 80' · Substitution · Morten Hjulmand for Christian Nørgaard (Denmark)
- 83' · Substitution · Callum Marshall for Justin Devenny (Northern Ireland)
- 89' · Substitution · Anders Dreyer for Gustav Isaksen (Denmark)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Denmark vs Northern Ireland?
Denmark won, 2-1 (International Friendlies) on Sat, 7 Jun 2025.
When and where is Denmark vs Northern Ireland?
Sat, 7 Jun 2025, 17:00 UTC at Parken, København, International Friendlies.