Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark: 5 hits and flops as the Danish Dynamite reach first European semi-finals since 1992 | UEFA Euro 2020

Hit: Thomas Delaney (Denmark)

Delaney gave Denmark the early momentum with his fifth-minute strike

It was a brilliant all-round performance from Thomas Delaney. He broke the deadlock for Denmark in the fifth minute by heading down a cross from Stryger Larson's corner. Delaney also acted as their battering ram, constantly breaking down Czech Republic's attacking plays.

🇩🇰 Thomas Delaney = Star of the Match 🥇🤔 Did you predict that?@Heineken | #EUROSOTM | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/0HuBxgwckO

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) July 3, 2021

He made three interceptions and read the game brilliantly to make three more clearances. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder went from being more adventurous during the early exchanges to frustrating the Czechs with his defensive game. He was instrumental in demonstrating his strengths aerially too, winning seven of nine attempted duels.

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Flop: Petr Sevcik (Czech Republic)

Sevcik disappeared in the second-half

It may sound too harsh on him but Petr Sevcik was really disappointing in the second-half, having made a bright start to the match.

He displayed an infectious attacking spirit early on, sending in crosses for Schick and delivering a good free-kick. But Sevcik lost momentum as the match wore on. In fact, he was barely seen in the second-half.

The Slavia Prague star was too passive in possession on many occasions and lost the ball 14 times too. His drop in performance meant the Czechs were forced to find other avenues to service their striker.

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Hit: Kasper Dolberg (Denmark)

Dolberg scored his third goal for Denmark, the joint-most in the country's history

Last but not the very least, Kasper Dolberg. He's been quietly having an impressive campaign at the Euros and today scored his third strike of the competition.

Maehle's cross fell perfectly into his path and the Nice star thumped home nonchalantly from close-range to double Denmark's cushion.

3 - Kasper Dolberg has become Denmark's joint top scorer in European Championship history with three goals (along with Jon Dahl Tomasson, Brian Laudrup, Henrik Larsen and Frank Arnesen). Cool. #DEN #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/YtfLiguGrr

— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) July 3, 2021

It also made him the joint top-scorer for Denmark in Euro history and the first Danish player to net thrice in the same tournament since Jon Dahl Tomasson in 2004. Not a bad record.