Denmark missed the chance: "Amidst all the criticism"

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Denmark missed the chance: "Amidst all the criticism"
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Denmark had the chance to secure a place in next year's World Cup. Instead, it ended in a draw against 103rd-ranked Belarus – and after the match, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was furious. It is beyond criticism, says the team captain.

A victory against Belarus according to plan was all the Danes needed. And in Copenhagen, Mikkel Damsgaard gave the home team an early lead. But after the 1-0 goal, things didn't go as planned.

Valeri Gromyko and Nikita Demtsjenko turned the game around for Belarus, before Gustav Isaksen secured a point for Denmark in the 80th minute.

It is under all criticism. A scandal to concede two goals. We still know that we have it in our own hands and have to complete this in Scotland. But we cannot concede two goals, says Højbjerg to Danish TV 2.

Next Tuesday, the qualifiers will be decided with a clean group final against Scotland. If Denmark scores, they will secure a place at the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. If they lose, Scotland will take the place.

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