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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"competitionId":"8tddm56zbasf57jkkay4kbf11"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Germany v Denmark a dramatic encounter</li><li>Masked man climbed the rafters</li><li>Chased by police at gunpoint</li></ul>

Explained: How masked man caused second-half delay during Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Denmark

UEFA Nations League A

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Hungary

Germany

<p>Germany and Denmark's clash was marked by multiple delays. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/germany-denmark-stopped-thunder-lightning-storm-players-safety/bltb826e95105f9da65" target="_blank">A thunderstorm caused a stoppage in the first half</a>, while <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/outrage-germany-penalty-michael-oliver-controversial-handball-var-rules-out-denmark-goal-euro-2024-clash/blt748fd22da2478330#csf76e8aa9313ceb0b" target="_blank">VAR intervened more than once to stunt the flow of the game</a>. Towards the end of the second half, referee Michael Oliver was urged to delay the game as a masked man had climbed the rafters at the Stadion Dortmund.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While there is no motive known for the man, he is reported to have walked along a beam high above the crowd, while fans shouted for him to come down, and Michael Oliver suspended the game. He spoke with both captains - Kasper Schmeichel and Ilkay Gundogan - with TV images showing that he was pointing out the masked individual, a 21-year-old who has since been arrested.</p><p>Police required the use of a helicopter to locate the individual, hence the delay.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9dc346ebd07959ba/86740135-0-image-a-76_1719699994442.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9dc346ebd07959ba/86740135-0-image-a-76_1719699994442.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9dc346ebd07959ba/86740135-0-image-a-76_1719699994442.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Dortmund Germany Denmark Mask" data-source="Daily Mail" data-copyright="Daily Mail" data-portal-copyright="Daily Mail" perform:prop="uuid:blt9dc346ebd07959ba;width:306;height:172"></picture>

THE EXPLANATION

<p>Police said, per <a href="https://www.bild.de/news/inland/em-2024-sek-einsatz-waehrend-deutschland-spiel-mann-kletterte-auf-stadiondach-668087a8ee755b2e7316f19c#fromWall" target="_blank">Bild</a>: <span>“The police have now arrested the man. At no time was there any danger to other people. The police are still unable to provide any information about the man’s identity or his motive.”</span></p>

WHAT GERMAN POLICE SAID

<p>UEFA have been criticised for their security woes at the tournament, particularly after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-selfie-hunters-uefa-take-strong-action-pitch-invaders-target-portugal-captain-turkey-clash-euro-2024/blt703de7384235bc59" target="_blank">six pitch invaders</a> disrupted Portugal's game against Turkiye.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Explained: How masked man caused second-half delay during Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Denmark | Goal.com US

Germany&apos;s clash with Denmark at Euro 2024 was overshadowed by the appearance of a masked man in the rafters of the stadium. 

Explained: How masked man caused second-half delay during Germany&apos;s Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Denmark