Pernille Harder

The evening's first sight of goal fell to Denmark, as Sara Thrige's cross was ...

CB: Natalia Kuikka - 6/10 - Part of the pack that surrounded Harder at every given opportunity. RB: Emma Koivisto - 6/10 - Tried to get forward as frequently as possible, flashing a cross-cum-shot narrowly wide in the first half. Unable to give Finland's forward line a great deal of service. Won an important back-post header in the second half, read the game well throughout. Came alive in the final 25 minutes, embarking on a charging run and sliding Holmgaard through, before popping up in the right place at the right time to head Denmark into the lead. Linked up well with Veje for another Denmark opening, but otherwise quiet before being replaced on the 64-minute mark. Suffered a nasty head injury in the final five minutes. Provided the dangerous deep cross from which Denmark opened the scoring. Won plenty in the air, dealing comfortably with any Finland long balls. Very comfortable and composed on the ball inside her own box. Harder and Denmark finally made the breakthrough with 20 minutes remaining. Nadim and Katrine Veje both saw efforts held by the Finland goalkeeper before the half was out.

A Pernille Harder header 18 minutes from the end ensured Denmark's pressure told to get them off the mark in UEFA Women's EURO 2022 Group B and inflict a second ...

Denmark finally scored a goal, but the three points were the most important thing. However, with 18 minutes left, the Finland goalkeeper was finally beaten as a Holmgaard header hit the crossbar and Harder pounced to nod in. But Anna Signeul's side, beaten 4-1 here by Spain, got to half-time level, the best Denmark chances both denied by Tinja-Riikka Korpela, who first clawed a Nadia Nadim shot off the line before thwarting Katrine Veje after a superb one-touch passing move.

The Chelsea forward nodded home from close range in the second half.

Denmark meet Spain in their final group match at Brentford on Saturday looking to continue momentum into the last eight – and a possible showdown with hosts England. There was a brief stoppage during the closing stages when Harder needed some treatment following a clash of heads with Finland midfielder Koivisto, but both players were soon able to resume. Denmark beat Finland 1-0 in their Euro 2022 Group B match at Stadium MK to keep alive their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.

But Denmark had different plans, and a pair of double changes from manager Lars Sondergaard Harder sparked the Danes into life and Harder's goal was a well- ...

Harder then suffered a clash of heads which forced her off the field late on against Finland - Denmark will likely still need a result against Spain in their final group game - But Pernille Harder was alive at the back post to poke home a near post flick on

Pernille Harder's goal 18 minutes from time proved the difference as Denmark beat Finland 1-0 in the Group B game in Milton Keynes.

Moments before, Harder had been substituted after a collision with Emma Kolvisto, and left the field holding an ice pack to her head. For all of Denmark’s dominance with possession and clear-cut chances, it had taken bit of luck in the latter stages of the game to break Finland’s regimented back four. The defensive strategy was to combat her tricks by cutting off any and all spaces for the forward to drive into.

The Chelsea forward nodded home from close range in the second half.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice.

With confidence dented by a comprehensive defeat to Germany, Denmark temporarily seemed to have lost their identity before Harder's heroics.

Their best chance, a one-one-one for Karen Holmgaard after brilliant work from Pernille Harder, was smothered by Finland’s brilliant goalkeeper, Tottenham’s Tinja-Riikka Korpela. Who quite knows whether that was indicative of any great quality (and, frankly, who cares – entertainment is king), but Denmark and Finland allowed the game to instantly become stretched. Finally Harder found a little space and buried her header into an empty net.

As the half-hour mark passed, Harder got clear into the area, but a heavy touch from the Chelsea forward saw the ball run through to the keeper before Korpela ...

You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Click here to find out more about our partners. - Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address

LONDON (AP) — Germany ended Spain's 24-match unbeaten run to advance to the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday ...

In front of 16,037 fans at Brentford's stadium in west London, Germany's opener in the third minute came after Spain goalkeeper Sandra Paños tried to make a clearance from a routine back-pass. Klara Bühl and Alexandra Popp scored for the Germans, who sealed top spot in Group B with a game to spare. In Tuesday's other game, Pernille Harder scored Denmark’s first goal at the tournament to secure the team’s first victory, a 1-0 win over Finland.