Let the Dragons roar! Wales fans pack out pubs in Cardiff after being banned from travelling to Amsterdam as Gareth Bale’s men take on Denmark at Euro 2020
Welsh fans are packing out pubs in Cardiff after being banned from travelling to Amsterdam to watch their country’s Euro 2020 last-16 clash against Denmark.
Fans are unable to attend the game at the Johan Cruyff Arena due to coronavirus restrictions imposed by the Netherlands – the host country of the eagerly-anticipated match.
But they vowed to party hard from home, with scores of supporters dressed up in red taking to the streets of Cardiff to cheer on Gareth Bale’s men.
Welsh fans are packing out pubs in Cardiff after being banned from travelling to Amsterdam to watch their country’s Euro 2020 last-16 clash against Denmark
Fans (pictured in Cardiff) are unable to attend the game at the Johan Cruyff Arena due to coronavirus restrictions imposed by the Netherlands – the host country of the eagerly-anticipated match
But they vowed to party hard from home, with scores of supporters dressed up in red taking to the streets of Cardiff to cheer on their team (pictured)
Danish fans were able to travel to the country if they entered and left Holland within 12 hours. The 12-hour time cap means they can avoid having to quarantine on their arrival. Pictured: Fans in Cardiff
Meanwhile, at the stadium, hoards of Denmark supporters arrived ahead of kickoff at 5pm.
Danish fans were able to travel to the country if they entered and left Holland within 12 hours. The 12-hour time cap means they can avoid having to quarantine on their arrival.
Permission was granted because both Denmark and the Netherlands are in the EU Schengen travel area – but Wales is not.
Both Wales and Denmark aren’t on Holland’s safe country list.
Permission was granted for Danish fans because both Denmark and the Netherlands are in the EU Schengen travel area – but Wales is not. Pictured: Fans in Cardiff
Both Wales and Denmark aren’t on Holland’s safe country list. Pictured: A Wales supporter in Cardiff
Fans with pints smiled at the camera as they eagerly waited for Wales’ match tonight
Fans in Cardiff city centre before the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16 match between Wales and Denmark
Fans were draped in Welsh flags as they headed into Cardiff to watch tonight’s match
Fans beamed as they clutched drinks ahead of kickoff at 5pm this evening
Erik Brogger, director of Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Citizen Service, told a press conference on Tuesday: ‘You can get to football, but you have to plan quite carefully if you do not want to risk being quarantined in a hotel room.
‘It should be technically possible, but you have to plan it pretty carefully.
‘For most people, it will probably be better to stay at home. We encourage you to watch the match at home.’
Danish authorities said that fans are allowed to attend if fans present a negative PCR test that is a maximum of 72 hours old.
They must subsequently isolate for ten days when they return to Denmark, but are able to test themselves out of it on the fifth day. In addition, they must bring a quarantine certificate showing where they want to stay in isolation.
The game kicks off at 5pm UK time.