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Cancelo Strikes as Portugal Edges Denmark
1 Oct
Summary
- Joao Cancelo scored the opening goal in the 13th minute.
- Goncalo Ramos scored twice, taking over from Ronaldo.
- Denmark equalized before halftime but couldn't hold on.
Portugal took an early lead against Denmark thanks to a 13th-minute strike from João Cancelo, assisted by Gonçalo Ramos. Ramos has been filling the striker role previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who had departed the national team camp.
Denmark equalized in the 23rd minute through a notable goal from Mikkel Damsgaard. However, Portugal quickly regained the lead just two minutes later, with Ramos scoring his first of the match after a combination with Bruno Fernandes.
This victory maintained Portugal's position at the top of Group Four in League A of the UEFA Nations League. They entered the match with six points, having previously defeated Wales and Norway, while Denmark held three points.
