 Complete the following phrase:  Contrary to popular belief, the team did not enter the tournament completely unprepared, after having rallied home from seaside vacations. The majority of players were already assembled to play a friendly match against the CIS when Denmark officially received Yugoslavias spot. Relying heavily on goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and his defence, as well as creative spark Brian Laudrup  having decided to make a comeback for the national team in April 1992  the Danish team created one of the biggest surprises in the events history, as they went on to win the European Championship trophy under head coach Nielsens defensive playing style. Advancing from the group stage ahead of England and France, Denmark defeated the Netherlands  the defending Euro 1988 champions  on penalties in the semi-final. Then, in the 