Euro 2020: Denmark’s Fury Grows as England Charged With Laser Incident Ahead of Italy Final : SOCCER : Sports World News

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Euro 2020: Denmark's Fury Grows as England Charged With Laser Incident Ahead of Italy Final

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Harry Kane of England celebrates after victory after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 07, 2021 in London, England. (Picture : Shaun Botterill – UEFA/UEFA through Getty Photographs)

England’s 2-1 win over Denmark continued to seize the headlines on Thursday as discuss surrounding the controversial extra-time penalty raged on. Apparently, Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was focused with a laser by an English supporter as Harry Kane stepped as much as take the all-important penalty on Wednesday.

Regardless of the inexperienced mild on his face, Schmeichel managed to save lots of Kane’s spot-kick, however the rebound fell kindly to the England captain who tapped in to ship the Three Lions into Sunday’s closing in opposition to European powerhouse Italy.

There gave the impression to be a laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel moments earlier than Kane’s penalty which was received whereas there was a second ball on the pitch throughout play. pic.twitter.com/xAQgNYwOi8

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 8, 2021

England to face expenses from UEFA

UEFA was not happy with the English followers’ conduct in Wednesday’s semifinal as they opened disciplinary proceedings in opposition to the host nation. UEFA not solely charged England with the laser pointer incident but additionally for “disturbance brought on by its supporters through the nationwide anthem” and “lighting of fireworks by its supporters.”

Schmeichel’s laser incident continues the controversy surrounding the penalty that referee Danny Makkelie gave after England winger Raheem Sterling fell underneath the problem of Denmark midfielder Mathias Jensen. The contact gave the impression to be minimal, and a video evaluation was wanted relating to the incident. Makkelie’s penalty determination stood, nonetheless, paving the way in which for Kane’s late match-winner.

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand was furious in his post-match interview, saying, “We’re upset it was determined that manner. It was a penalty that should not have been a penalty, and that annoys me proper now. We’re upset, we’re very upset.”

“It is one factor to lose a recreation, that occurs, however shedding this manner is only a disappointment, as a result of these guys have fought lots. It is bitter; I believe we have now to digest this earlier than we will describe these emotions, nevertheless it’s a bitter solution to go away a event,” Hjulmand later added.

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England and Italy seeking to make historical past on Sunday’s closing

The main target now shifts to Sunday’s closing on the Wembley Stadium, with England and Italy each seeking to finish their main title droughts. England’s final main triumph got here on the 1966 World Cup, which coincidentally was additionally its final main finals look. Wembley was additionally the host of that finals 55 years in the past, with England defeating arch-rivals West Germany, 4-2, in further time.

Solely three groups have ever received the European title on residence soil, Spain in 1964, Italy in 1968, and France in 1984. Portugal and France reached the ultimate of their residence international locations in 2004 and 2016, respectively, however sadly misplaced in each matches.

However, Italy might be seeking to seize its first European title since 1968 and add one other main crown to its illustrious trophy cupboard. They’ve come near successful this trophy earlier than, shedding within the finals in opposition to France in 2000 and Spain in 2012.

The Azzurri might be licking their chops on the prospect of dealing with England within the closing as they’ve by no means misplaced to the Three Lions at a serious event earlier than. The Italians have received every of their final 4 conferences in opposition to England within the World Cup or European Championship. Their final encounter occurred within the 2014 World Cup, with Italy rising because the 2-1 winner sending England packing within the group stage.