The most controversial moments | Denmark 1-0 Portugal: Quarterfinals for the UEFA Nations League League A Full-Time

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END OF THE MATCH.

PORTUGAL CALLS FOR A PENALTY!!

Bernardo Silva falls inside the box while facing his opponent. Portugal calls for a penalty, but it seems there's nothing.

GET OUT DENMARK!!!

Good run down the right wing. They end up playing it out to Olsen , but his first-time shot goes wide of the net.

THERE WILL BE 5 ADDED.

Change in Denmark

Enter : Dorgu.

Sale : Isaksen.

Change in Portugal

Enter : Bernardo Silva.

Sale : Joao Neves.

Change in Denmark

Enter : Wind.

Sale : Eriksen.

Denmark goes on the counterattack. Isaksen ends up receiving the ball inside the box. He cuts in and finishes the play with a shot that flies gently into Diogo Costa's hands.

Portugal is starting to get more minutes, and they're looking for an equalizer. They're struggling to create danger against a strong Denmark side.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF DENMARK

HOJLUND'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL.

After so much insistence, Denmark finally takes the lead. A great team move culminates in a killer pass for the striker, who only has to tap it in.

GET OUT!!!!

He battles on the wing and wins possession. He begins a drive toward the box, finishing with a cross that goes wide.

Double change in Portugal

Enter : Ruben Neves and Inácio.

Leaving : Leao and Veiga.

A great move by Isaksen , with no reward. He's doing a great job cutting two players off the edge of the box, but his shot is ultimately deflected by the defense.

Denmark returns to the opponent's penalty area after many minutes without doing so. Isaksen shoots from the edge of the box, but the ball easily goes into Diogo Costa's hands.

Double change in Denmark

Enter : Olsen and Biereth.

Out : Lindstrom and Hojlund

Change in Portugal

Enter : Semedo.

Sale : Dalot.

Portugal tries now. A free kick crosses the goal line, looking for the penalty spot. The defense clears, but the ball remains dead. Vitinha comes from behind, but his shot quickly goes wide.

Portugal goes on the counterattack. Nuno Mendes enters the box, cuts in, and looks to cross back, but the defense ends up clearing.

Yellow card for Vitinha, who arrives late and ends up bringing down Isaksen as he runs away.

Eriksen goes for a direct shot, but it goes wide and into Diogo Costa's hands.

Yellow card for Dalot, who brought down Isaksen on the edge of the box as he tried to break into the area.

STOP DIOGO COSTA!!!!

Denmark recovers a high ball. Eriksen passes it to Isaksen, who initially looks for the far post, but Diogo Costa goes down beautifully.

Denmark persists without success. Eriksen looks for the box with a long cross, but Portugal defends quite well.

Denmark passes the ball into the box. Eriksen tries to head it in for Biereth, but the Portuguese defense ends up clearing it.

Cristiano wanted to do damage in the first play of the second half, but the defense blocked his shot .

THE SECOND PART BEGINS!!!

END OF THE FIRST HALF!!!

THERE WILL BE 1 ADDED.

SAVEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DALOT!!!!!

Portugal is saved again. Another great attack down the right. Isaksen steps onto the byline and sends a fine pass back. Eriksen , alone, shoots at the far post, but Dalot saves on the goal line.

Denmark now tries from the right wing. Eriksen receives the ball in the corner of the box, but his cross is deflected by the defense.

FORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD DIOGO COSTA!!!!

A clear chance for Denmark. Another chance down the left flank. The ball is finally sent into the box. It's dead, and Biereth, on the turn, attempts a tight shot, but Digo Costa reacts with a good save, preventing, once again, the first goal of the match.

A good attack from Portugal. Leao drives and faces down the left flank. He sends a cross to the far post. Dalot, alone, puts it in at the penalty spot, but Cristiano's shot goes wide.

Portugal looks for the box with a cross from the side, but the defense is alert to clear it and prevent the ball from falling to Cristiano.

DENMARK HAS IT!!!

And another one for the home side. He comes off the counterattack very well. Lindstrom receives the ball in midfield, falling to the left flank. He begins to drive and enters the box, but his final shot ends up being blocked by the defense. On the rebound, Nuno Mendes clears the ball as it was heading for goal after beating Diogo Costa.

STOP DIOGO COSTA!!!!

He's a penalty specialist. Diogo Costa guessed Eriksen's position and saved Portugal from the first goal of the match.

PENALTY FOR DENMARK!!

The ball falls to Eriksen on the edge of the box. He finishes with a volley that hits Veiga's hand. Denmark has a chance to take the lead.

Portugal returns to the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes receives the ball inside the box after running from behind, but his shot goes just wide.

The corner kick didn't create any danger, but Denmark ended the second play with a shot. Vestegaard collected the ball inside the box, but his final shot went wide.

Another attack down Denmark's right flank. Isakasen looks for a pass back. The defense puts their foot in and leaves the ball dead, but Lindstrom's shot is ultimately deflected by the defense.

Denmark's good run down the right flank. Isaksen bursts into the box and looks for the penalty spot with a tense cross that Portugal ultimately clears.

Portugal has taken a step forward after the hosts' strong start. They are starting to gain more control of the ball and are gradually getting closer to the opponent's goal.

FOR SCHMEICHEL!!!

Portugal reacts. Pedro Neto's excellent run from the right ends with a shot off the far post, but the Danish goalkeeper reacts with a great save.

FOR DIOGO COSTA!!

Another one for Denmark. A good vertical release. Biereth receives the ball in three-quarters of the field with his back to goal. He passes it to Lindstrom on the edge of the box, but his shot ends up going wide.

Denmark takes a short corner and then sends in a cross. The Portuguese defense clears it without any problems.

DENMARK HAS IT!!!

Diogo Costa is about to cause a stir. The goalkeeper receives the ball. He tries to clear it under pressure, but it ends up hitting Biereth. Diogo Costa finally saves the first goal by sending it out for a corner.

Denmark has a good start. A minute has passed, but it seems the home side wants to take the lead.

THE GAME BEGINS!!!

Denmark’s Recent Matches

Denmark’s last three matches have shown mixed results. A hard-fought 0-0 draw against Serbia on November 18 demonstrated their defensive solidity, while a 2-1 loss to Spain on November 15 exposed their struggles against elite competition. However, their 2-2 draw against Switzerland on October 15 showcased their attacking capabilities in open play.

Last 5 Matches:

• Serbia 0-0 Denmark (Friendly) - November 18
• Denmark 1-2 Spain (Friendly) - November 15
• Switzerland 2-2 Denmark (Friendly) - October 15
• Spain 1-0 Denmark (Friendly) - October 12
• Denmark 2-0 Serbia (Friendly) - September 8

Portugal’s Recent Matches

Portugal has been in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches. A dominant 5-1 win over Poland on November 15 showcased their attacking strength, while a 1-1 draw against Croatia on November 18 proved their ability to manage tough defensive battles. Their solid performances have reinforced their reputation as one of the favorites in the tournament.

Last 5 Matches:

• Croatia 1-1 Portugal (Friendly) - November 18
• Portugal 5-1 Poland (Friendly) - November 15
• Scotland 0-0 Portugal (Friendly) - October 15
• Poland 1-3 Portugal (Friendly) - October 12
• Portugal 2-1 Scotland (Friendly) - September 8

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM PT)
• Tournament: UEFA Nations League – Quarterfinal
• Stadium: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark