UEFA Nations League: Denmark stun France

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France 1 - 2 Denmark

Andreas Cornelius scored twice as Denmark came from behind to beat holders France in the Nations League.

Karim Benzema opened the scoring with a stunning effort. He cut in from the right-wing before dummying his way past three defenders and slotting in.

Cornelius volleyed in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's ball over the top to level. The 60th-minute substitute won the game when he ran onto a long ball before firing in.

This was the first time the former Cardiff striker has scored twice in an international game. What a time to do it!

Denmark look like a team that are on the rise. It will be interesting to see them progress over the next few years.

France vs Denmark ⚽--⚽⚽

Both sides had several chances in a lively opening game to group A1. In the first half, Denmark's Joakim Maehle hit the outside of the post and Benzema had a goal disallowed.

In between Cornelius' two goals, France's N'Golo Kante crashed a shot off the post and Denmark's Christian Eriksen forced a save from Hugo Lloris.

On a bad night for the defending champions, France lost striker Kylian Mbappe and defender Raphael Varane to injury.

The world champions travel to Croatia for their next game on Monday, while the Danes face another away game against group leaders Austria, who beat the Croatians 3-0 in their opener.

Best reaction

One Daily Mail reader is highly critical of the tournament as a whole: "Pointless tournament, which only adds more games to a players season. Let the players rest throughout the summer, then start again next season. At least they will be ready for the pointless winter World Cup."

WhoScored.com provided this interesting fact on Twitter: " Denmark hadn't beaten France since 2002 ahead of last night's UEFA Nations League meeting between the pair. Step forward Andreas Cornelius, who netted twice off the bench to shock the Stade de France as Denmark won 2-1."

For more information on the tournament, follow UEFA Nations League on Twitter 

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