Their Group B European Championship opener was suspended on Saturday after Eriksen had collapsed on the pitch.
When Eriksen gained consicousnesss, Many were left surprised that the game was going to be resumed at the request of the players.
However, Hjulmand reveals it was either finish the match on the night or resume the encounter on Sunday at 12h00.
"We had two options to play the game [today] or tomorrow at 12pm and everyone agreed to play today," the Danes coach said, as per the Mirror.
"There was no pressure from Uefa to play tonight...honestly it was best to get it over with.
"You can't play a game with such feelings. We tried to win. It was incredible they managed to go out and try to play the second half.
"We have a group of players that I cannot praise enough. I couldn't be prouder of those people who took such good care of each other.
"He is one of my very dear friends, the way the players talked in the dressing room to decide to not do anything before we knew Christian was conscious and OK.
"Honestly, there were players out there that were completely done. Emotionally done and emotionally exhausted.
"They are holding each other. It was a traumatic experience."