UEFA Nations League: Confusion as Huge Sinkhole Forms on Pitch During Austria's Clash with Denmark

• Austria's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark was marked with bizarre scenes right before it kicked off
• Initially, the match had to be delayed for an hour and a half after the lights went out in the stadium before a sinkhole formed on the pitch after the final whistle
• It remains unclear what led to the caving in of the pitch as the rare incident left the Danish players intrigued
• The tie ended in a 2-1 win for Denmark, with Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Jens Stryger Larsen scoring for the visitors

Players were left in shock on Monday night, June 6, after a huge sinkhole formed on the pitch during Austria's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark.

The Group A fixture staged at Ernst Happel Stadion was initially marred with logistical challenges.

According to Sportbible, the match had to be delayed for more than an hour and a half after a power blackout at the stadium.

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At the time, fans had already settled in ready for action but had to wait a little longer after the lights went out in the stadium.

It is understood the match did not play until 10:15 pm local time and rolled over until after midnight.

Pitch caves in at Ernst Happel Stadion

However, trouble was far from over as weirdness resumed at the final whistle after a mysterious sinkhole formed on the pitch.

GiveMeSport reports the rare incident left Danish players intrigued, with Skov Olsen even putting his leg in there.

While it still remains unclear what led to the formation of the sinkhole, players must have been glad that it caved in after the final whistle had been blown.

Meanwhile, Denmark emerged victors of the bizarre match as they sunk the hosts 2-1.

Tottenham Hotspur ace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opened the scoring after half an hour to hand Denmark the lead.

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Austria equalised through Xaver Schlager who capitalised on Kasper Schmeichel’s blunder shortly after before Jens Stryger Larsen curled a beautiful winner from outside the box with five minutes left on the clock.

Croatia hold France in epic Nations League clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Croatia vs France UEFA Nations League clash finished in a stalemate in Split on Monday night, June 6.

Adrien Rabiot was on target for France before Andrej Kramaric came off the bench to secure a vital point for Croatia.

Both Croatia and Les Bleus are still trailing Denmark and Austria who won their opening group fixtures.