The Russian national football team is leaving Euro-2020. In the decisive group stage match, Russia suffered a heavy defeat to Denmark with a score of 1:4 and finished last in the group.
The Danes looked head and shoulders above and were more convincing in attack. At least, this is reflected in the statistics:
Statistics of the match Russia vs Denmark:
- Possession: 39% — 61%.
- Shots: 6 — 15.
- Shots on target: 2 — 9.
- Corners: 1 — 7.
- Passes: 292 — 533.
As for the match itself, for the Danes, Damsgaard, Poulsen, Christensen, and Maehle scored. The only goal for Russia was scored by Artem Dzyuba from a penalty, earned by Alexander Sobolev when the score was 0:2.
In the parallel match, Belgium predictably beat Finland 2:0 and earned 9 points, taking first place. Denmark, Russia, and Finland each have 3 points. According to the regulations, places are determined by head-to-head matches. Upon evaluation, it turned out that the teams beat each other in a cycle. Then, the goal difference comes into play, and by this metric, Russia fared worse than the others.
Thus, from Group B in the Euro-2020 playoffs, Belgium and Denmark advance. Finland takes third place and can hope for qualification to the knockout round via the third-placed teams ranking.
