Denmark defeat Portugal 4-1 in Nations League match
Portugal lost their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo to Denmark by a score of four goals to one at the Municipal Stadium of Braga on Saturday.
Match result and scorers
Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals for Denmark while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg took a penalty kick shortly before halftime. Andersen completed the rout in the 75th minute with a header. Portugal held a lead until the break but conceded three goals in the second half. The final score left Portugal at twelve points and Denmark at nine points from five fixtures.
Tributes and team context
Players wore shirts bearing Ronaldo's name and number seven during the national anthem before kickoff. Fans held up a banner reading Thank you captain as teams entered the field. Portugal paid tribute to the forward who announced his exit from international football last week. The entire squad wears jersey number seven in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo for the team photo.
Other group match results
Norway beat Wales three goals to one in Oslo during the other League A Group Four match. Antonio Nusa and Andreas Schjelderup scored before Erling Haaland sealed victory with a late penalty. Wales hosts Portugal on Tuesday while Denmark plays Norway at home later this week. These remaining matches will determine qualification spots for the quarter-finals of the tournament.
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