Denmark v Sweden (UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying)
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A fan attack occurred at the Euro 2008 qualifying Group F match between the national football teams of Sweden and Denmark, at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on 2 June 2007. A Danish supporter ran onto the pitch and attacked referee Herbert Fandel, after the referee had awarded Sweden a penalty in the 89th minute of the match and sent off Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen for punching Swedish striker Markus Rosenberg in the stomach.
Event | UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group F Matchday 8 | ||||||
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Match abandoned at 3–3 after 89 minutes Sweden awarded 3–0 victory[note 1] | |||||||
Date | 2 June 2007 (2007-06-02) | ||||||
Venue | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen | ||||||
Referee | Herbert Fandel (Germany) | ||||||
Attendance | 42,083 | ||||||
Weather | Scattered clouds 15 °C (59 °F) 73% humidity |
The match was subsequently abandoned, and on 8 June 2007, UEFA held a hearing, awarding Sweden the match 3–0 and banning Poulsen for three competitive matches, and giving other punishments relating to Denmark international matches. The decision was appealed by the Danish Football Association[1] and reduced on 5 July 2007. A CHF 100,000 (€66,000) fine was lowered to CHF 50,000; also, Denmark's two subsequent matches needed to be played at least 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Copenhagen.[2]
The match was the first ever UEFA qualifying fixture between rivals Sweden and Denmark,[3] and the first time a UEFA championship qualifier or any qualifier was abandoned due to spectator interference.[4][5][6]