Denmark national football team

The Denmark national football team, controlled by the Danish Football Association, has been a solidly competitive side in international football since the mid-1980s.

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Denmark's finest hour in international competition came in Euro 92. The Danes initially failed to qualify, as they finished second behind Yugoslavia in their qualifying group. However, due to international sanctions resulting from the Yugoslav wars, Yugoslavia was barred from the tournament, and Denmark entered as the second-place team in its group. In one of the biggest surprises in the event's history, the Danes went on to win.

Related Topics:
Denmark - Euro 92 - Yugoslavia - Yugoslav wars

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Denmark made their first World Cup in 1986, when they surprised the world, sweeping the group, including a 6-1 trashing of Uruguay. In the second round, they did receive a trashing of their own, losing to Spain 5-1.

Related Topics:
World Cup - 1986 - Uruguay - Spain

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Denmark is equally famous for its traveling fans, known as roligans, which have received numerous awards from FIFA and UEFA for their combination of easy-going nature and rabid support.

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Roligans - FIFA - UEFA

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The national team's current coach, Morten Olsen, is one of the country's highest capped players (102).

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One recent Denmark win of note was in a 2005 friendly against England in Parken Stadium, Copenhagen. After a scoreless first half, Denmark won 4-1, sending England to their worst loss since 1980. Goalscorers for Denmark were Dennis Rommedahl, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Michael Gravgaard (debut) and Søren Larsen, with the first three scoring in a seven-minute stretch. Wayne Rooney scored England's goal.

Related Topics:
2005 - England - Parken Stadium - Copenhagen - 1980 - Dennis Rommedahl - Jon Dahl Tomasson - Michael Gravgaard - Søren Larsen - Wayne Rooney

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Latest match was the biggest Denmark win, since 2001, against Georgia in Parken Stadium, Copenhagen. After 3-1 at half time, the match ended 6-1. Goalscorers for Denmark were Claus Jensen, Christian Poulsen, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Daniel Agger and 2 x Søren Larsen. Georgi Demetradze scored on penalty for Georgia.

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2001 - Georgia - Parken Stadium - Copenhagen - Claus Jensen - Christian Poulsen - Jon Dahl Tomasson - Daniel Agger - Søren Larsen - Georgi Demetradze

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Denmark is current no. 4 in their qualification group but they can still get the 2nd place, if they win over Greece and Kazakhstan. Turkey must also loose or play a draw against Albania.

Related Topics:
Qualification group - Greece - Kazakhstan - Albania

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