by Staff Writer
Tuesday, 8th July 2025
Former Hammer Emma Snerle was involved in one of the most controversial moments of this year's Euros so far as Denmark were beaten 2–1 by Germany on Tuesday afternoon.
With Denmark having taken an early lead through Amalie Vangsgaard's powerful 26th minute strike, the Scandinavians entered the half time interval a goal to the good - although VAR had played a helpful role by disallowing a German goal for offside and dismissing a penalty claim.
However the night was to end in controversy for Snerle, who moved from West Ham to Fiorentina last season, shortly after Germany had levelled the score through Sjoeke Nusken 11 minutes after the restart.
The 24-year-old midfielder was involved in a clash of heads and staggered to her feet before collapsing. Yet despite exhibiting clear signs of distress, play was allowed to continue by referee Catarina Campos - and Germany scored what ultimately proved to be the winning goal during the same passage of play.
The incident drew criticism from commentators and viewers alike, with many suggesting the game should have been paused due to a potential head injury. A clearly hurt Snerle was eventually replaced by Josefine Hasbo before the game restarted.
The Danes face Poland in their final group match on Saturday in what will be a battle to avoid the wooden spoon, with neither side yet to pick up a point from their first two outings. You may view highlights from the game below.
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