[4] Despite the vast inexperience of the Danish players, and having only been called up 48 hours prior, the match only finished as a 3–0 win for Slovakia.
[5] The Danish team were praised for their performance in avoiding humiliation, especially futsal goalkeeper Christoffer Haagh, who made seven saves during the match.
[6][7] The fixture was the first match for Denmark since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Croatia in a penalty shoot-out following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
The DBU offered to extend the previous agreement for the September 2018 matches, thus allowing for the negotiations to be completed after the international window.
We had hoped that the players would show up when we offered them the same fees, bonuses, paid insurance and better conditions in terms of aircraft, food and treatment.
If the matches are not played, we risk huge fines and exclusions for both national teams – and Danish football will return to the Stone Age in many extents.
[22]On 4 September, the DBU announced an entirely uncapped squad to play in the friendly against Slovakia in lieu of the regular side.
Several players from the first division had expressed interest in playing for the team, though all later withdrew their statement due to fears over the pressure of potential harassment they would be subjected to.
"[28] Expectations for Denmark were low due to the team's inexperience and lack of preparation, and because of Slovakia's full-strength side.
[7] Due to the weakened Danish selection, the entrance fee for the match were reduced to €1, and those who bought tickets in advance received a refund.
[30] Slovakia manager Ján Kozák was frustrated by Denmark's team selection, and said they would not have scheduled the fixture had they known in advance.
[12][11] Manager: Åge Hareide Denmark called up 24 players for the friendly match, replacing the originally selected squad.
[37] Adam Nemec opened the scoring for Slovakia in the 11th minute of the match with a header past goalkeeper Christoffer Haagh at the back post, following a chipped cross from Juraj Kucka on the right side.
Denmark managed to create chances of their own, including two in the 25th minute after Kasper Kempel's cross was missed by Christian Offenberg and a shot from 11 metres (12 yd) out by Oskar Høybye went over the crossbar.
Denmark held off the opposition attacks until the 37th minute, when Kucka registered his second assist of the match after laying a ball back to Albert Rusnák, who scored beneath the goalkeeper to put Slovakia up 2–0 at half-time.
[38] The majority of the second period was played in Denmark's half, though the score remained unchanged until the 79th minute, when Danish substitute futsal player Adam Fogt scored an own goal past Haagh after failing to clear a low cross sent by Róbert Mak from the left and deflected by Michal Ďuriš.
[7] Assistant referees:[1] Andreas Heidenreich (Austria) Maximilian Kolbitsch (Austria) Fourth official: Boris Marhefka (Slovakia) Match rules Following the match, the Danish team were praised for the result, especially goalkeeper Christoffer Haagh for his role in preventing Slovakia from scoring more.
[7] In a press conference following the match, temporary Denmark coach John Jensen called the group of players "heroes".
[5]In interviews after the match, many Slovak players expressed their continued frustration for the friendly being inadequate preparation for their upcoming competitive fixtures.
[47] On the same day, Slovakia lost their opening Nations League match away to Ukraine following a late penalty scored by Andriy Yarmolenko.
[51] On 29 September 2018, the DBU and the players' union reached a new collective agreement for the men's senior national team, lasting until 2024.