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Denmark Through to Euros' Last 16 as Simultaneous Drama Caps Emotional Group Stage

An emotional Denmark side went from last to second in its group, qualifying for the knockout stage at European Championship with its thrilling 4-1 win over Russia and Belgium's simultaneous 2-0 win over Finland vaulting the Danes through.

Denmark has endured a dramatic 10-day period that started with the harrowing collapse of midfielder Christian Eriksen in the 1-0 loss to Finland on June 12. Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field, visited the team after he was discharged from the hospital on Friday.

Denmark came into the group finale without a point after losing to group winner Belgium last week, but went through on goal difference after going level on points with Finland and Russia, who also finished the group with three points.