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Portugal Thrashes Denmark in Thrilling UEFA Nations League Quarter-Final
Lisbon, March 23, 2025 – Portugal cruised to a resounding 6-2 victory over Denmark in a captivating UEFA Nations League quarter-final match at Estádio José Alvalade. The game, officiated by Slavko Vinčić from Slovenia, was characterized by a relentless exchange of goals and yellow cards.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for the Portuguese, despite missing a penalty in the 6th minute, later netting the 3-1 in the 72nd minute. An Andersen own goal in the 38th minute, along with goals from Trincão (86th and 91st minutes) and Gonçalo Ramos (115th minute) sealed the Portuguese triumph. Denmark’s goals came from Kristensen in the 56th minute and Eriksen in the 76th.
Portugal dominated possession (58%) and had 17 shots on goal, with 11 on target. Denmark, with 42% possession, managed 14 shots, 4 of which were on target. The match was intense, featuring 21 fouls from Portugal and 19 from Denmark. Portugal received two yellow cards, while Denmark received three. The final score reflects Portugal’s superiority, showcasing their offensive prowess and clinical finishing.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 62 Diogo Jota came in and R. Leao went out., at minute 81 Trincao came in and D. Dalot went out., at minute 81 N. Semedo came in and F. Conceicao went out., at minute 90 G. Ramos came in and C. Ronaldo went out., at minute 99 R. Neves came in and Vitinha went out.
Substitutions denmark: at minute 65 A. Skov Olsen came in and J. Lindstrom went out., at minute 73 M. Biereth came in and R. Hojlund went out., at minute 73 V. Kristiansen came in and G. Isaksen went out., at minute 83 V. Froholdt came in and C. Norgaard went out., at minute 83 M. Frendrup came in and C. Eriksen went out., at minute 97 C. Harder came in and P. Dorgu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portugal
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