Qilu Evening News Qilu One Point reporter Ji Yu
In a European Championship semi-final that ended in the early morning of July 8, England defeated Denmark 2-1 in extra time to meet Italy in the final.
In the 103rd minute of extra time, after Sterling fell to the ground, the referee awarded a penalty and Kane took the penalty. At this time, Danish goalkeeper Schmeichel was shook by the England fans with a laser pointer. Schmeichel was unaffected, though, and he managed to save the ball, but Kane sent the ball into the net.
It is evident in the shot that several green spots appear in Schmeichel's right eye as he opens his arms to meet the spot. Whether his vision will be affected as a result is unknown.
This practice of England fans was not only met with the address of Danish fans, but also despised by the righteous English celebrities. Former England striker Collimour said on social media that if someone shined a laser pointer on Schmeichel Jr., they should be banned from watching for life.
Thanks to Schmeichel's excellent performance, Denmark stubbornly tied england in regular time, which may be an important reason for the extreme reaction of England fans. The data showed england had 58 per cent possession throughout the game, with 10 of the team's 21 shots on target. But nine of the 10 shots on target were saved by Schmeichel, which also set a Danish record.
Schmeichel's best save came in the 37th minute, when Kane took the ball on the right and crossed, Sterling leaned on the Danish defender in the box to shoot from close range, and Schmeichel Jr. bravely blocked the ball.
After the match, the Sun called this kind of saving with both arms and legs open at the same time "starfish save". It is worth mentioning that in the Champions League match in March 1999, Schmeichel's father, Schmeichel Jr., made a similar move: it was regarded as one of Schmeichel's classic saves in his Career at Manchester United.
Schmeichel's father, Peter Schmeichel, made 129 appearances for the Danish team and is one of the most successful players in Danish history. In 1992, Denmark staged the "Danish Fairy Tale", from the "substitute" team to the European Championship champion, Peter Schmeichel played a crucial role. In this battle, although Schmeichel failed to copy the "Danish fairy tale" created by his father, his outstanding performance could completely make him leave the game with his head held high.
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