Denmark defeated Portugal to qualify for the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. Rasmus Højlund’s incredible goal secured a 1-0 victory in a match held at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa made several outstanding saves throughout the game, but in the end, he couldn’t stop Højlund’s decisive strike.
Key Moments of the Match
✅ Early in the match: Denmark started strong, and Costa made an error in the 2nd minute.
✅ 7th minute: Pedro Neto unleashed a powerful shot, but Schmeichel made a brilliant save.
✅ 23rd minute: Denmark was awarded a penalty, and Eriksen took the shot, but Costa made an excellent save to deny him.
✅ 42nd minute: Eriksen came close to scoring again, but Diogo Dalot cleared it off the goal line.
✅ 32nd minute (Second Half): A brilliant combination between Eriksen, Skov Olsen, and Højlund led to Højlund scoring the winning goal, securing Denmark’s 1-0 victory.
Next Match: The Rematch!
Denmark is now in a great position to qualify for the semi-finals, but Portugal is still in the fight. The decisive rematch will take place this Sunday (23rd) at Alvalade Stadium.
🔹 Match Time: 4:45 PM (Brasilia Time)
🔹 Portugal must win to stay in
🔹 A draw is enough for Denmark to advance
This is the final showdown to determine who moves on to the UEFA Nations League semi-finals!
