Andreas Cornelius came off the bench to score twice as Denmark fought back to beat Nations League holders France 2-1 at the Stade de France on Friday night.
2022/2023 UEFA Nations League
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Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
3' CLOSE! Maehle hits the post
9' Griezmann's long shot too straight
15' OFFSIDE! Benzema’s goal disallowed
30' Mbappe's shot too straight
47' Benzema's shot stopped
50' GOAL! France 1-0 Denmark (Benzema)
60' Injured Varane replaced
67' GOAL! France 1-1 Denmark (A. Cornelius)
71' Lloris makes decent save
80' CHANCE! Kante hits the post
86' Lloris makes good chance
87' GOAL! France 1-2 Denmark (A. Cornelius)
Match Report
Karim Benzema had given Les Bleus the lead when he combined with substitute Christopher Nkunku to score a sublime opener but Cornelius levelled when he was played through by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and the former Cardiff City striker completed the turnaround in the 89th minute from close range.
Line-ups
France XI: Lloris, Benzema, Griezmann, Varane, Kante, Coman, Lucas, Theo, Mbappe, Kounde, A. Tchouaméni
Subs: Areola, Digne, Ben Yedder, J. Clauss, Maignan, Rabiot, Kimpembe, Pavard, Nkunku, Guendouzi, Diaby, W. Saliba
Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Wass, Delaney, Eriksen, Vestergaard, Hojbjerg, Andersen, K. Dolberg, J. Mæhle, V. Nelsson, Olsen
Subs: Larsen, Braithwaite, N. Boilesen, Poulsen, A. Cornelius, R. Skov, D. Iversen, Billing, M. Jensen, P. Vindahl, R. Kristensen, M. Damsgaard