Denmark v Northern Ireland - watch & follow text

Summary

Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland (result)
A Denmark own goal gives NI early lead
Gustav Isaksen levels in first-half injury-time
Christian Eriksen puts Denmark in front
First of two friendly games for NI in international window
Northern Ireland host Iceland in Belfast on Tuesday

Live Reporting

Andy Gray

'Hazard was warranted an opportunity'published at 20:08 British Summer Time
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Josh Magennis
Northern Ireland striker on BBC Two NI

I think ideally for Michael it would be Pierce Charles [starting regularly between the posts], but for that to happen he'll need to be paying regularly at his club
Even though Plymouth went down Conor Hazard had a fantastic season so coming into these games he was warranted an opportunity to play, especially in friendlies, so Michael O'Neill could see what he would do.
'We knew it would be a difficult game'published at 20:05 British Summer Time
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Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley on BBC Two NI: "We knew it was going to be a difficult game. I'm proud of the lads. We were disappointed with the first goal and there was a bit of luck in the second with a couple of delfections. I'm proud overall."
On learning ahead of World Cup qualifiers in September: "Especially the game, I think that is what it will be like, with what we had tonight. We can learn a lot and bring it into the qualifiers."
On playing for Northern Ireland again: "I love playing for Northern Ireland, it's always a privilege playing for your country. I'm really happy to be back out there but we're disappointed with the result."
On Tuesday's game at home to Iceland: "Every time you get to play at Windsor Park is a privilege, hopefully it's a better result and we can get back to winning ways, and give the home fans something to cheer about."
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Stuart Dallas
Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Two NI

Pierce Charles probably didn't expect to come on and he has and he's made a handful of good saves.
I don't think Conor Hazard had anything to do in the first half.
'Denmark came out with a bit more impetus'published at 20:02 British Summer Time
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Josh Magennis
Northern Ireland striker on BBC Two NI

It is a tough one to take, especially after going 1-0 up in the first half.
But I think Denmark to be fair to them tweaked their formation in the second half and they came out with a bit more impetuous and managed to put us under a bit more pressure and walked away with the victory.
Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time
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Stuart Dallas
Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Two NI

For me, Northern Ireland didn't take enough risks going forward.
Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time
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Stay tuned for reaction from Copenhagen from the Northern Ireland camp, and from Josh Magennis and Stuart Dallas in Belfast.
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Christian Eriksen's goal is the difference for the hosts, who had to come from behind.
FULL-TIME - Denmark 2-1 Northern Irelandpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time
Breaking

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It's all over in Copenhagen.
Postpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

We're into the final 60 seconds. Time is running out.
'Northern Ireland's back three have put their bodies on the line'published at 19:52 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Stephen Craigan
Former NI & Motherwell defender on BBC Two NI

The back three have been up against good players, handled the occasion well, put their bodies on the line and have been efficient with what they have done.
The back three have been excellent.
Postpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

He almost reaches the penalty spot but it's cleared by Denmark, who come forward in numbers but Trai Hume blocks Dreyer's effort.
Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time
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Northern Ireland have a throw in a decent position and Paul Smyth is winding up the long throw.
Postpublished at 19:50 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

We're going to have three minutes of additional time.
'Incredible shift from Northern Ireland'published at 19:49 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Stephen Craigan
Former NI & Motherwell defender on BBC Two NI

It's been an incredible shift from Northern Ireland and we always know that this young group are going to give us that.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

Gustav Isaksen goes off to a standing ovation and is replaced by Anders Dreyer.
Postpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

We're into the final few minutes and Northern Ireland just can't get up the pitch here.
GREAT SAVE!published at 19:45 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

Denmark cut Northern Ireland open but Pierce Charles does well to keep the ball out from point blank range from Kvistgaarden, and he's back on his feet to push the rebound away from the lurking Hjulmand.
Postpublished at 19:44 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

Here's how Christian Eriksen put the hosts in front in Copenhagen.
He won't have a more simple goal all year.
Media caption,
Watch: Christian Eriksen scores for Denmark to make it 2-1
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

Callum Marshall is coming on in the closing stages.
He thought he grabbed a late equaliser two years ago in that infamous VAR decision.
Can he make one count today?
Justin Devenny makes way.
Postpublished at 19:41 British Summer Time
Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland

If you want a sense of how this game has gone, Denmark have completed 475 es compared to Northern Ireland's 134.
Ten minutes to go.

Shea Charles on the ball — Image caption,
Northern Ireland were beaten despite taking an early lead in Copenhagen

Jonathan Bradley

BBC Sport NI Senior Journalist at Parken Stadium

Christian Eriksen scored the winning goal as Denmark came from behind to beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in a friendly in Copenhagen.

The visitors had taken the lead after only five minutes when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg turned into his own net.

Michael O'Neill's side defended stoutly without offering much attacking threat, but Gustav Isaksen equalised in first-half added time with what was his side's first shot on target.

The hosts were more dangerous after the break but Eriksen's strike in the 67th minute was enough to settle a largely drab game.

Image caption,
Justin Devenny created Northern Ireland's early opener

Michael O'Neill made seven changes from the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in March with the likes of Trai Hume, Conor Bradley and Dan Ballard all back after missing out through injury in Stockholm.

It was two of those retained who combined to force the opening goal after five minutes.

Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny intercepted a poor from Joachim Andersen and drove into the box before his deflected cross was bundled into the net.

While Shea Charles wheeled away celebrating what would have been a first international goal, it was ultimately given as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg own goal.

Demark, who are in Scotland's qualifying group for next year's World Cup, enjoyed plenty of possession but in a frustrating opening half hour did not force Conor Hazard into making any meaningful saves.

With Daniel Ballard comfortably dealing with crosses into the box, and Isaac Price working back well to help Devenny with the tricky Gustav Isaksen, the visitors contained the Danes well.

Indeed, Isaksen's equaliser in first-half added time was the first effort on target of the game from either side.

The Lazio forward had drifted inside from the right flank looking for the ball from Mikkel Damsgaard with his fine curled effort from the edge of the box finding the corner of Hazard's net.

Shea Charles is congratulated by team-mates — Image caption,
Shea Charles was closest to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg when the Danish captain put through his own net

It was to be the last action for the Plymouth Argyle keeper who, after receiving treatment in the first half following a collision with Rasmus Hojlund, was replaced by Pierce Charles at the break.

Ten minutes into the second half, the Sheffield Wednesday man made the first save of the game when he tipped Christian Norgaard's header round the post.

From the resulting corner, Ballard then Bradley cleared Danish efforts off the line.

With the pressure building on his side, Michael O'Neill brought Jamie Donley and George Saville off the bench but with 23 minutes to go Eriksen put Denmark ahead.

The midfielder, who will leave Manchester United this summer, was on hand to tap home after Isaksen's ball fell kindly for him after touches off both Trai Hume and Ballard.

Isaksen forced Pierce Charles into a diving save shortly after and substitute Mika Biereth had a headed goal ruled out for offside as the hosts stepped up their intensity.

With Bradley, who had always looked the most likely to create something for his side, replaced for the final 17 minutes, Isaac Price's speculative strike from distance that flew well over the crossbar was the closest Northern Ireland came to an unlikely equaliser.

The side are next in action on Tuesday night when they will host Iceland in Belfast in what is their final game before their World Cup qualifying campaign begins in September.

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