Denmark vs Finland LIVE: Christian Eriksen ‘was gone’ before medical intervention, team doctor reveals

Play was suspended after the Danish midfielder collapsed on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen

Christian Eriksen receives CPR after collapsing during Denmark-Finland game

Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen had to be suspended after Danish player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field of play.

Medical staff were quick to attend to him while his teammates, opposition and coaching staff were visibily stricken by the scenes unfolding at the Parken Stadium.

Teammates formed a shield around the former Tottenham man, while fans inside the stadium were clearly stunned by the incident, with some pictured in tears. Referee Anthony Taylor called a halt to proceedings shortly before half-time with Finnish players retiring to the dressing room. Danish players remained on the field as doctors attended to Eriksen.

Uefa later confirmed that the match had been suspended officially due to “a medical emergency”. They later confirmed that Eriksen had been transferred to hospital and had been “stabilised.” A further communication from the Danish FA indicated Eriksen was awake when he left the stadium.

The European football governing body also confirmed that the game would restart at 7.30pm with Finland running out winners thanks to Joel Pohjanpalo’s second-half goal.

Euro 2020 Denmark vs Finland

• Denmark opened Euro 2020 against Finland in Copenhagen
• Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch as game halted
• Eriksen “awake” after being transferred to hospital
• Eriksen sends greetings to teammates and remains in hospital

[12 June 2021 14:51 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Half-time: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

45+2 mins: The scores are level at half-time and that’s the best Wales could have hoped for. They’ve sat too deep and allowed Switzerland too much of the ball. Wales only managed one shot in the first half and need to find a way to keep hold of the ball.

[12 June 2021 14:49 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: CHANCE! Huge chance for Seferovic!

Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

45 mins: Switzerland have a massive chance to open the scoring right at the end of the first half. Mbabu chips the ball over the top and picks out Embolo in the Wales penalty area. Mepham grabs him and tussles for the ball but Embolo holds it up long enough for Seferovic to arrive. The ball is knocked to the Switzerland number nine but he puts his effort over the crossbar!

[12 June 2021 14:46 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

43 mins: Ben Davies leaves a bit too much on Kevin Mbabu as he fouls him over on the Wales left. Mbabu gets checked over as Xherdan Shaqiri swings the free kick into the box. Seferovic makes a run towards the back post but Bale is there to head it behind for Wales.

[12 June 2021 14:44 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

40 mins: Oh Haris Seferovic isn’t happy! Remo Freuler weaves his way towards the Wales penalty area before laying the ball off to the striker. Seferovic takes a touch and hits one with his right foot. He leans back just as he strikes the ball and ends up blasting it well over the crossbar. He lets out a huge scream of frustration knowing he should be hitting the target there.

[12 June 2021 14:38 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

36 mins: Back-to-back corners are defended well by Wales as the Swiss continue to search for an opening. Wales have been firmly on the back foot over the course of this half but they’ve still managed to have the best chance on goal courtesy of Kieffer Moore’s header.

Breel Embolo takes a snapshot from the front of the box and wins another corner for Switzerland.

[12 June 2021 14:35 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

33 mins: Gareth Bale stands over the set piece. He delivers the free kick into the six-yard box by swinging it towards the back post but none of his teammates can reach the ball and it goes safely out of play for Switzerland.

[12 June 2021 14:34 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: YELLOW CARD! Switzerland (Schar)

Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

30 mins: Finally Wales’ gameplan comes up good. Chris Mepham heads away Mbabu’s ball into the Welsh box and Dan James wins it before knocking it around Nico Elvedi and sprinting up the pitch. Fabian Schar has to come across to cover and he takes no prisoners by running into James on the left edge of his own box. Free kick to Wales and a yellow card for the Newcastle defender.

[12 June 2021 14:31 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: WIDE! Seferovic misses the chance to put Switzerland in front

Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

27 mins: Again Switzerland are given space to operate in the wide areas and it almost costs Wales this time. The ball comes to Mbabu who knocks a simple ball into Haris Seferovic who’s waiting in the penalty area. He first touch takes the ball away from the defender and Seferovic strikes a shot with his second on the turn. He’s aiming for the far corner but there isn’t enough curl on the ball and it goes wide.

[12 June 2021 14:28 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

24 mins: There are too many balls coming into the Welsh penalty area for Rob Page’s liking. Switzerland send it out to the right wing where a cross is defended by Connor Roberts. His clearance drops for Granit Xhaka who takes a shot from range but pulls it wide of the right hand post.

[12 June 2021 14:23 · Michael Jones]

Euro 2020: SAVE! Ward keeps out Schar!

Wales 0 - 0 Switzerland

21 mins: It’s good positioning from Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward after Switzerland win a corner. The set piece is whipped into the near post where the ball bounces just in front of Fabian Schar who cheekily back heels it towards goal and forces Ward block the effort with his right foot.