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Højlund scores twice as Denmark beats Portugal 4-1
Denmark moved within three points of Portugal in its Nations League group after Saturday’s win in Braga.
Rasmus Højlund scored twice in seven minutes early in the second half Saturday as Denmark beat Portugal 4-1 in a Nations League match in Braga.
Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg converted a penalty shortly before halftime. Højlund doubled the lead with a volley and made it 3-0 with a shot from the edge of the penalty area. Joachim Andersen headed in Denmark’s fourth goal in the 75th minute.
Bernardo Silva scored for Portugal in stoppage time. It was Portugal’s first game since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement. Portugal still leads the group with 12 points to Denmark’s nine. On Tuesday, Denmark hosts Norway and Portugal visits Wales.
UEFA match page · Reuters match report
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