UEFA Nations League - Højlund scores as Denmark beat Portugal 1-0

The first round of the UEFA Nations League A quarter-finals in the 2024/25 season ushered in another focus match. Denmark, at home, defeated Portugal 1-0 after Hojlund broke the opponent's goal.

Three minutes into the match, Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa made a mistake when passing the ball. Mika Bires rushed forward and tried to shoot, but Diogo Costa made a great effort to clear the ball. In the sixth minute, Denmark seized the ball and launched an attack. Lindström received Mika Bires' diagonal pass and broke through to the top of the penalty area and took a long shot, but Diogo Costa took the ball.

In the 18th minute, Eriksson's cross was cleared, and Lindström's shot from the penalty area was blocked. In the 23rd minute, Eriksson got the ball in the penalty area and shot it, but the ball hit the hand of Portuguese defender Renato Vega, and the referee awarded Denmark a penalty. Later, Eriksson's penalty was saved by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

In the 33rd minute, Portugal took a corner kick, Renato Vega received the pass from his teammate and shot, but was blocked by Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. In the 34th minute, Portugal organized an attack, Leo crossed the defense from the left, Dalot headed the ball, and then Ronaldo headed the ball but missed.

In the 43rd minute, Isaksson cooperated with his teammates and made a cross. Eriksen got the ball in the penalty area and shot, but the ball was cleared by Dalot.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Isaksson received a pass from his teammate and shot the ball, but Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa immediately rushed out to save the ball. In the 58th minute, Denmark got a free kick, and Eriksson chose to shoot directly, but the ball was directly taken by Diogo Costa.

In the 69th minute, Denmark replaced Mika Bires with Hojlund. In the 77th minute, Hojlund on the right received a pass from his teammate and entered the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 78th minute, Eriksson created an attacking opportunity. Skor Olsen received the ball and passed it to the goal. Then Hojlund pushed the ball into the goal, helping Denmark take the lead 1-0. In the second half stoppage time, Skor Olsen received a pass from his teammate in the penalty area and shot low, but the ball hit the side net.

In the end, Denmark defeated Portugal 1-0 at home.