Denmark have finished second ahead of Slovenia in Group C at Euro 2024 in the most bizarre circumstances as the draw for the Round of 16 was finalised.
England topped Group C with five points, but the real intrigue came via the battle to decide who would come second and third.
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Denmark and Slovenia both finished on three points with the same goal difference (zero), number of goals scored (two), number of goals conceded (two) and yellow cards shown to players.
They both drew all three of their group fixtures.
However, a moment during their group fixture proved to be the difference maker that ensured Denmark would finish second.
UEFA confirmed the Danes were runners-up in Group C because Slovenian assistant coach Milivoje Novakovic received a yellow card.
It meant Slovenia finished the group stages with seven yellow cards to Denmark’s six.
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As a result, Denmark would face Germany in the Round of 16 while Slovenia, one of the four best third-placed teams, would book a clash against Portugal.
The blockbuster clash of the Round of 16 is undeniably France against Belgium, as the latter’s 0-0 draw against Ukraine meant they could not seal top spot in Group E.
Instead, world No. 47 Romania topped the group and will take on the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
The winner of that match will then take on either Turkiye or Austria for a spot in the semi final.
EURO 2024 ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES (all times AEST)
Sunday, June 30
Switzerland v Italy – 2am
Germany v Denmark – 5am
Monday, July 1
England v Slovakia – 2am
Spain v Georgia – 5am
Tuesday, July 2
France v Belgium – 2am
Portugal v Slovenia – 5am
Wednesday, July 3
Romania v Netherlands – 2am
Austria v Turkiye – 5am