Denmark`s journey at the European Championship is headed to London. The Danes, who have developed into a surprise contender after their tournament began with midfielder Christian Eriksen suffering cardiac arrest on the field, advanced to the Euro 2020 semifinals on Saturday by beating the Czech Republic 2-1. Following the usual tributes to the recovering Eriksen from UEFA and fans  a giant No. 10 shirt laid out on the field and a `For Christ10an` banner in the stands  Denmark quickly took control against the Czechs on a hot and humid night in Azerbaijan. Jens Stryger sent an outswinging corner in the fifth minute to Thomas Delaney, standing in space by the penalty spot.

Delaney`s bouncing header went in past the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Tomá` Vaclík. Denmark doubled the lead just before halftime. Joakim Maehle hit a cross from the left using the outside of his right foot. The ball eluded Martin Braithwaite`s attempt at a header but Kasper Dolberg got past his marker and beat Vaclík in the 42nd. The place in the semifinals is the farthest Denmark has progressed at a major tournament since winning the European title in 1992. The team will face either England or Ukraine on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium. "We make history that we achieved the semifinal now," Stryger said. "It`s been many many years ago since Denmark was there. ... We know Denmark is going crazy right now."