Denmark secured a place in the Nations League quarterfinals with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Serbia on Monday. Despite being the dominant side, Serbia missed their chance to advance and were dealt a late blow when defender Strahinja Pavlovic was sent off. Denmark's resolute defense, led by goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, ensured they held on to the vital point needed to progress. The draw left Denmark second in Group A4 with eight points, trailing Spain, who topped the group, while Serbia ended two points behind in third, and Switzerland finished last with two points.
Serbia controlled much of the game, especially in the first half, applying relentless pressure on the Danish defense. However, Schmeichel and his backline withstood the onslaught, frustrating the home team. After the break, the Serbian attack continued with a series of threatening crosses, but as the minutes ticked by, they began to lose momentum. Denmark, although largely on the back foot, sought opportunities to counterattack as their opponents fatigued.
The match’s climax came in the final stages, with Serbia squandering a golden opportunity in the 80th minute when Dusan Vlahovic sent his shot over the bar, much to the crowd’s disappointment. As tension mounted, Pavlovic was sent off deep into stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card. Serbia’s inability to find a breakthrough left Denmark celebrating their hard-earned qualification while the hosts were left to rue their missed chances.
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