BERLIN (Dispatches) - Denmark cruised into the quarterfinals after a brace from Kasper Dolberg and late goals from Joakim Maehle as well as Martin Braithwaite edged uninspired Wales in the round of last 16 in Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena.
After a lively opening period from both sides, Wales took over and came to a promising chance with ten minutes played as Gareth Bale missed the target from 18 meters just wide.
Denmark though cut a better figure in front of the target as they clinically broke the deadlock with their first opportunity after Dolberg had enough time and space at the edge of the area to give the ball a couple of touches before drilling it past Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward in the 27th minute.
The Danes kept the “Dragons” busy but for all Dolberg was only able to test Ward from sharp angle in the closing stages of the first half.
After the restart, Denmark continued on the front foot and shocked Wales with the 2-0 lead after Neco Williams cleared a dangerous ball across the goal into the path of Dolberg, who made no mistake to tap home from very close in the 48th minute.