Former Manchester United Forward Rasmus Hojlund Brushes Off Suggestions Portugal Were Below Par as Two-Goal Display Inspires 4-1 Denmark Win
Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals as Denmark moved closer to the Nations League quarter-finals with a dominant away win.
- On Saturday, Denmark defeated Portugal 4-1 at Braga Municipal Stadium in a Nations League clash, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joachim Andersen also netting goals.
- The match marked Portugal's first outing since Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football last week following a falling-out with manager Jorge Jesus, with fans paying tribute to the 41-year captain.
- Denmark's clinical finishing proved decisive; Hojlund accounted for 0.64 of the team's 2.33 expected goals, while Hojbjerg converted a penalty before halftime and Andersen added a header in the 75th minute.
- Portugal manager Jorge Jesus dismissed concerns that the team missed Ronaldo, stating, "People miss him and have not forgotten what Cris gave over 23 years with the national team, but there is no going back."
- Denmark needs only a draw at home against Norway on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals, while Portugal remains group leader, three points ahead of the Scandinavians.
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Jorge Jesus suffered his first defeat as Portugal coach when Denmark won 4-1 in Braga on Saturday night. After the match, he did not hide his disappointment at the team's defensive collapse
Former Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund brushes off suggestions Portugal were below par as two-goal display inspires 4-1 Denmark win
Rasmus Hojlund has brushed off claims Portugal were below par after his brace inspired Denmark to a 4-1 Nations League victory.
Hojlund inspires Denmark to victory over Portugal
Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following the superstar forward's retirement from international football. Rasmus Hojlund starred with a superb brace as Denmark moved into second place in Group A4 and closed in on a spot in the quarter-finals with a brilliant display in Braga. The Danes are on nine points from five fixtures, three behind Portug…
Soccer-Denmark thrash Portugal 4-1 on night of Ronaldo tributes
BRAGA, Portugal, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Portugal's first match since Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement ended in a crushing 4-1 home defeat by Denmark in the Nations League on Saturday, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice as a night of tributes in Braga turned sour for Jorge Jesus and his players.
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