Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner and celebrate with siu mocking Cristiano Ronaldo as Denmark beat Portugal 1-0, MySportDab reports.
The home side secured a first leg win in which they would hope to finish things off in the second encounter.
Full Match Report
The match began at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen with both teams cautiously testing each other.
Denmark, enjoying home advantage, set a measured pace while Portugal looked to impose their attacking intent early on.
Throughout the opening 45 minutes, neither side managed to find a breakthrough despite the opportunities. Christian Eriksen did missed a penalty in the 24th minute.
Defensive organization was evident as chances were limited and both teams focused on maintaining solidity at the back.
The half ended with a goalless scoreline, leaving tactical adjustments to be made at the break. After the restart, Denmark gradually increased the pressure.
As the game progressed, chances began to materialize on both ends but it was still nothing to happen.
The atmosphere grew tense as the visitors pressed for an equalizer while the home side looked to capitalize on any lapses.
In a pivotal moment of the match during the 78th minute, Denmark’s forward Rasmus Højlund broke the deadlock.
Capitalizing on a defensive error, he unleashed a well-placed shot that nestled into the net, giving his side a crucial 1–0 lead.
Following the breakthrough, Portugal increased their attacking efforts in search of an equalizer which failed.
Despite several sustained pushes and a few close-range attempts, Denmark’s defense anchored by goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel remained resolute.
In stoppage time, Portugal’s Pedro Neto tested the Danish resilience with a powerful shot from distance.
However, Schmeichel made a vital save to deny the late effort, ensuring that the lead remained intact.
With the final whistle, Denmark secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory. The solitary goal from Højlund proved decisive, setting the stage for an intriguing second leg of the Nations League quarter-final tie.
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