Germany's bid for a seventh consecutive European Championship title is
over after Denmark fought back to win an entertaining Euro 2017
quarter-final.
The pre-tournament favourites - last knocked out of this competition in
1993 - had led when
Isabel Kerschowski fired in early on.
But Nadia Nadim nodded Denmark level after half-time and Theresa Nielsen's late header completed the comeback.
It is only Germany's third loss in the 26-year history of the competition.
The Olympic champions - ranked second in the world - created plenty of
chances but were also frequently opened up at the back by a Denmark side
who, after a nervy start, became increasingly dangerous.
The opener came courtesy of a goalkeeping error, as Stina Lykke Petersen
misjudged Kerschowski's fierce shot from the edge of the area and could
only parry the German's shot in to the net.
After the break, Germany hesitated when they thought they had conceded a
free-kick only for the referee to play an advantage that Denmark took,
with Portland Thorns forward Nadim jumping well at the far post to nod
in the equaliser.
Plenty of openings for both sides followed as the game became stretched
with the prospect of extra time looming. Another right-wing cross found
Nielsen unmarked in the Germany penalty area on 83 minutes and she
headed in to spark wild Danish celebrations.
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