The final whistle is blown and Denmark wins their first game 1-0 over the Netherlands.
90' +2
Van Persie deflects a high delivery with his head that goes just over the cross bar.
90' +1
Van der Vaart wins a corner in the first of three minutes of stoppage time. Heitinga heads the ball wide to the right of Denmark's goal.
90'
Denmark content to keep possession as they lead going into stoppage time.
89'
A long ball from the Danish keeper almost finds Bendtner, but the Dutch keeper gets to the ball first.
87'
Rafael van der Vaart has made 95 international appearances. At EURO 2012 he could become only the fifth Netherlands player to reach 100 caps. He would follow behind; Edwin van der Sar, Frank de Boer, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Phillip Cocu.
85'
D. Kuijt enters the game and replaces G. van der Wiel.
Kuyt replaces van der Wiel with 5 minutes of regulation time left.
84'
T. Mikkelsen enters the game and replaces D. Rommedahl.
Rommedahl, Denmark's oldest player, makes way for Mikkelsen.
83'
Sneijder looks for van der Vaart in the air in Denmark's box. The ball is just to high and falls to the Danish keeper.
81'
W. Kvist gets yellow.
Kvist is given a yellow card for a hand ball in the middle of the field.
Minute
Description
79'
Denmark briefly applying pressure to the Dutch, but the Netherlands defend and go on the counter attack. Robben's attempt goes wide of the net.
78'
S. Poulsen gets yellow.
Denmark’s only previous visit to Ukraine brought a 1-0 loss against the home nation in a World Cup qualifier in Kyiv on 30 March 2005.
77'
Another corner to the Netherlands is punched clear by Andersen.
76'
Denmark come into the finals on a run of six competitive games unbeaten – five wins and a draw – since a 3-1 loss to Portugal.
74'
L. Schöne enters the game and replaces C. Eriksen.
The substitute Huntelaar was in on the Danish keeper who goes to ground to prevent a Netherlands goal.
73'
The ninth corner for the Dutch does not result in a goal for them, as they still apply pressure.
71'
R. van der Vaart enters the game and replaces N. de Jong.
K. Huntelaar enters the game and replaces I. Afellay.
Denmark's corner goes through the area harmlessly for a Netherlands goal kick.
70'
Krohn-Dehli takes a rocket of a shot that Stekelenburg pushes out for a Denmark corner.
69'
Vlaar wins the header from the Denmark corner and the Dutch clear.
68'
Van der Wiel heads a Danish cross over the goal line for a corner.
66'
M. van Bommel gets yellow.
Van Bommel is given a yellow card for a late challenge on Bendtner.
65'
Denmark remains in the lead, though the Netherlands have 23 attempts on goal to Denmark's 6.
63'
Sneijder crosses into Robben from well out. Robben heads the ball wide to the left of Denmark's goal.
62'
Jacobsen fouls Willems for a Dutch free kick to be taken by Sneijder who delivers a high ball into the box, but Heitinga is called off-sides.
60'
One hour into this game and the Netherlands looking for an important equalizer. Sneijder takes the corner for the Netherlands that Andersen collects in the air.
59'
Sneijder takes the free kick that is blocked by the top of the Denmark wall.
58'
Kvist fouls Sneijder about 30 yards out to the left of the Danish goal.
57'
Jacobsen delivers a cross that goes over the heads of his teamates and falls to the Dutch defense.
56'
The Netherlands were the top scoring team in qualifying, with 37 goals. They will be looking for goals here in the second half.
55'
The Dutch defend the short corner and earn a goal kick.
54'
Poulsen takes the ball to the goal line and attempts a low cross that is cleared for a corner.
53'
The Netherlands continue to pressure and win a corner that is taken low to van Bommel who wins another corner. Heitinga heads the cross over the Danish goal.
52'
Afellay takes a shot that goes inches wide of the left post for a Danish goal kick.
51'
The Netherlands captain van Bommel takes a shot from distance that is pushed out by the Danish keeper. The Dutch take a short corner that is defended by Denmark.
50'
Van Persie receives a pass in the Danish area, but slips as he takes the shot and Andersen collects.
49'
The Dutch are the most experienced squad here at EURO 2012 with an average of 42 caps.
48'
Robben takes a shot with his favored left foot that is deflected over for a corner that is defended successfully by the Danes.
47'
The Netherlands passing around inside the Denmark area. The Denmark defense defend the attack and clear the danger.
46'
Denmark kick off to begin the second half of this Group B match. Denmark come into the second half leading by 1 goal.
45' +1
The referee blows to end the first half of this eventful match. Denmark go into half-time leading 1-0.
45'
A cross from the right side of the field is blocked by Willems for a Denmark corner. The cross falls to Bendter who deflects the ball into the Netherlands keeper.
43'
Van Persie with a chance, one-on-one with the Danish keeper who saves van Persie's attempt.
42'
Krohn-Dehli takes a shot from 20 yards out that is saved by the Netherlands keeper.
40'
Denmark with a chance from a cross by Jacobsen that is eventually cleared by the Netherlands defense.
39'
Afellay takes a shot with his right foot from 20 yards out that goes over the Danish net.
38'
Denmark have not beaten the Netherlands in eight games– five draws and three defeats. The last Danish win over the Netherlands came in a 3-2 qualifying success in Copenhagen on 4 October 1967.
36'
Andersen attempts a clearance that is cut out by Robben who hits the left post with his shot from the top of the area.
34'
Denmark applying more pressure to the Netherlands as the first half continues.
33'
Denmark break down the right side of the field, but the cross is collected in the air by Netherlands keeper.
32'
This is the 31st time these two teams have faced each other. The Dutch have a slight edge over the Danes with 12 wins 10 draws and 8 losses.
31'
Afellay re-enters the game after being attended to on the side lines by the trainers, but looks to be fit to play.
29'
Robben wins a corner for the Netherlands that he takes himself. Denmark clears it over the goal line for another corner. Afellay was injured on the play.
27'
The sides' four previous UEFA European Championship clashes resulted two wins for the Netherlands, one for Denmark, and a draw.
26'
The Netherlands have maintained most of the possession and generated more chances than their opponents, yet they find themselves behind by a goal.
24'
M. Krohn-Dehli has scored a goal for Denmark!
Krohn-Dehli takes the ball at the top of the area and goes toward goal. Krohn-Dehli puts the ball between the legs of Dutch keeper Stekelenburg to give the Danes a 1-0 lead!
23'
Van Persie takes a spinning shot that goes across the face of goal for a Denmark goal kick.
22'
Denmark have experience in coach Morten Olsen who has been head coach for Denmark since 2000, and holds the record for 100 international games as both a player and a head coach.
21'
Andersen collects the corner in the air to end the danger for the Danes.
20'
Sneijder delivers a cross that van Persie attempts to head, but Agger cuts it out for a Dutch corner.
18'
Robben found space on the right of the goal and attempts a low cross that is cut out by the Danish defense.
16'
Robben takes a shot from the top of the area to the bottom right corner of the goal that is collected by Andersen.
15'
The Netherlands have enjoyed most of the possession so far, and have 6 attempts on goal already.
14'
Van Bommel takes a shot from long range following a Dutch corner that goes well over the net.
13'
Van Persie slips as he hits the free kick and it is blocked by Denmark's wall.
12'
Robin van Persie is fouled by Zimling just outside the area for a Dutch free kick.
11'
Van Persie lofts a cross into Sneijder who attempts a header that is collected by the Danish keeper.
10'
Afellay takes a shot from the top right corner of the 18-yard box that curls over the net for a goal kick.
9'
Eriksen takes the free kick that is blocked by the Dutch wall and cleared by the defense.
8'
Vlaar trips Bendtner about ten yards out of the top of the 18-yard box. Free Kick to Denmark.
7'
Robben crosses the ball into the area that falls to van Persie. Van Persie's shot goes wide left of the goal.
5'
Robben delivers a cross that results in a chance for Affelay. Goal kick to Denmark.
4'
Willems of the Netherlands is the youngest player to participate in a UEFA European Championship. Enzo Scifo, the 18 year old Belgian, holds set the when he played for Belgium against Yugoslavia in 1984.
3'
A shot from 18 year old Willems sails over the net for a Danish goal kick.
2'
Free kick to the Danes on the right side of the field. Daniel Agger heads it towards goal and Stekelenburg makes the save.
1'
The Netherlands kick off and the first match in group B is underway!
Welcome to Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv for this group B match between the Netherlands and Denmark. Both teams looking for a good start in a difficult group here in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Your official for this match is Damir Skomina of Slovenia.
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