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Gronkjaer strike settles local dispute
Saturday, 07 June 2003
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By James Bryan
Denmark stole a march on Scandinavian neighbours Norway in Copenhagen, climbing
above their rivals to the summit of Euro 2004 qualifying
Group Two with a
deserved victory. Jesper Gronkjaer's sixth-minute goal was enough to seal the
three points, which lift Denmark to the top of the standings by virtue of a
better head-to-head record against tonight's opponents.
A full house inside the Parken stadium saw the home side dominate for long
periods with notable performances from Martin Laursen, Martin Jorgensen, Gronkjaer
and Thomas Gravesen capping a fine win for Morten Olsen's side. After falling to
a 2-0 defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their last home match, expectation
was high before kick-off and the hosts did not disappoint.
An early goal was always going to be a key factor, and after laying siege to the
visitors' goal straight from the first whistle, Gronkjaer broke the deadlock in
fine style. Midfield player Claus Jensen sent the Chelsea winger clear and he
made no mistake from ten metres, beating Frode Olsen at his near post.
Euro 2004 results, fixtures and tables
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