The Euro 2020 has been a fabulous tournament. On Tuesday, Sweden and Ukraine embarked to finish out the Round of 16. The score was knotted up at the end of regulation, forcing 30 minutes of extra play. That is when an unfortunate injury happened on a dangerous play by Marcus Danielson, who ended up with a red card.
Sweden down a man after a horrid tackle from Danielson 😨 pic.twitter.com/P94oIUECkh
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 29, 2021
The injury was devastating and brought a multitude of reactions from the world of Twitter.
Marcus Danielson protested this 😳#EURO2020 | #UKR #SWE pic.twitter.com/g7lyeG7KY1
— GOAL (@goal) June 29, 2021
Some of the reactions were a bit uncanny, although the injury was gruesome and painful.
Pretty bad end to the night for Danielson, Mr Miyagi won't be happy… #bangaveragephotoshop pic.twitter.com/nsEBRjQWNQ
— Steve Marrs Web Design (@smarrswebdesign) June 29, 2021
The fact that Danielson even contested it in any way is what is most surprising. It was as clear as a red card could possibly get, and Danielson's response brought about some reactions as well.
Danielson: Makes a red challenge
Referee: Gives a red card
Danielson: pic.twitter.com/sjApte1jhk— Ross (@RossWNA_) June 29, 2021
Danielson has done the great man proud there. #SWE #UKR pic.twitter.com/xXHRuvmoSY
— Ricky Ramsay (@ricky_ramsay5) June 29, 2021
The Mr. Miyagi memes were endless after the incident.
Article Continues BelowSlightly late tackle there by Danielson. Mr Miyagi would be proud though #SWEUKR pic.twitter.com/FXSZbmwAz1
— Carl (@wobblethron) June 29, 2021
The injury definitely created quite a stir, and Sweden was down one player after the red card. More reactions piled in as well.
There's protesting you innocence Mr Danielson, and then there's that! #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/FY4SPunFUm
— Steve Haywood (@SteveHaywood15) June 29, 2021
It turned out to work in the favor of Ukraine, as they scored the game-winning goal just minutes before penalty kicks were going to take place.
UKRAINE WIN IT AT THE DEATH!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦
THIS TOURNAMENT IS THE BEST 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xutRg0Ceem
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 29, 2021
Still, an awful play from Marcus Danielson, who will kick himself for a long time after the loss and the play resulted in them playing one man down for the remainder of the match.