The match of the starting round of the European Championship almost ended in tragedy.

Today, June 12, the meeting of the starting round of Euro 2020 took place, in which the Finnish national team beat Denmark at least with a score of 1: 0.

The match was interrupted at the end of the first half for two hours due to a dark episode that almost ended in tragedy. Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch.

Doctors immediately appeared on the field and began to carry out resuscitation procedures.. After covering the football player with screens, Eriksen was carried out of the field on a stretcher 15 minutes later.

After that, the Dane was taken to the hospital, where his condition was assessed as stable..

After it became known that everything is in order with Eriksen, the players of the Danish and Finnish national teams decided to continue the match.. As a result, the Danes lost 0: 1.

Nevertheless, Eriksen was recognized as the best player of the match, as reported by the UEFA press office..

View this post on Instagram Post from UEFA EURO 2020 (@ euro2020) On Football. ua video review of the match Denmark - Finland is available.