Denmark takes advantage against Portugal in the Nations League
Höjlund comes off the bench to score the winning goal in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals. CR7 and company have a quiet night
Summary
Denmark have come out on top in the race for a place in the Nations League semi-finals. Playing at home, Brian Riemer’s team beat Portugal 1-0 on Thursday in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Manchester United striker Höjlund came off the bench to score the game’s winning goal – and celebrated with the famous celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo, of whom he is a declared fan.
NOW IT’S IN LISBON
The result means that Portugal will need to win the second leg, at home, to stay alive in the Nations League. Roberto Martínez’s team need to win by two or more goals at the José Alvalade Stadium to secure a direct spot in the semi-finals. A victory by just one goal will take the match to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout. The decisive match will be next Sunday .
DANISH NIGHT
Despite Portugal being the favorite, having had a successful generation in recent years, Denmark was the one who dominated the game on Thursday. The home team created the best chances from the first half and even had a penalty saved by Diogo Costa, one of the standout players of the match. In the second half, the scenario was similar, with Portugal having few chances, in a quiet night for its main players, including Cristiano Ronaldo. When the Danes were lamenting the missed opportunities, Höjlund came off the bench to score the winning goal after a good exchange of passes.
