Match Analysis: Denmark vs Portugal
Denmark vs Portugal ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Denmark beat Portugal 1-0.
Goals: R. Højlund (Denmark, 78').
Denmark had 44% possession to Portugal's 56%, with 23.00 shots to 8.00.
Diogo Costa (Portugal) was the standout performer, rated 8.6.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Diogo DalotYellow Card
PortugalVitinhaYellow Card
PortugalOut: Diogo DalotIn: Nélson Semedo
PortugalOut: M. BierethIn: R. Højlund
DenmarkOut: J. LindstrømIn: A. Skov Olsen
DenmarkOut: Renato VeigaIn: Gonçalo Inácio
PortugalOut: Rafael LeãoIn: Rúben Neves
PortugalR. HøjlundA. Skov Olsen
DenmarkOut: C. EriksenIn: J. Wind
DenmarkOut: João NevesIn: Bernardo Silva
PortugalOut: G. IsaksenIn: P. Dorgu
DenmarkTEAM DATA
Match statistics
DenmarkStatistic
Portugal
44%
Possession
56%
23
Total Shots
8
9
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
7
Blocked Shots
1
17
Shots Inside Box
5
6
Shots Outside Box
3
7
Corners
6
0
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
9
0
Yellow Cards
2
439
Total Passes
552
392
Accurate Passes
491
2
Goalkeeper Saves
7
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Denmark
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: B. Riemer
Starting XI
- 1K. SchmeichelG
- 2J. AndersenD
- 3J. VestergaardD
- 5J. MæhleD
- 8G. IsaksenM
- 10C. EriksenM
- 12M. BierethF
- 13R. KristensenD
- 15C. NørgaardM
- 18J. LindstrømM
- 21M. HjulmandM
Substitutes (11)
- 4V. NelssonD
- 6M. FrendrupM
- 7P. DorguD
- 9R. HøjlundF
- 11A. Skov OlsenF
- 16M. HermansenG
- 17L. HøgsbergD
- 19J. WindF
- 20C. HarderF
- 22F. JørgensenG
- 23V. FroholdtM
Portugal
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Roberto Martínez
Starting XI
- 1Diogo CostaG
- 3Rúben DiasD
- 5Diogo DalotD
- 7Cristiano RonaldoF
- 8Bruno FernandesM
- 9Pedro NetoM
- 13Renato VeigaD
- 15João NevesM
- 17Rafael LeãoM
- 19Nuno MendesD
- 23VitinhaM
Substitutes (12)
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Portugal
Diogo Costa
Rating 8.6 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Denmark
J. Vestergaard
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Denmark
G. Isaksen
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
4
Denmark
R. Højlund
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Denmark
A. Skov Olsen
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
6
Denmark
C. Eriksen
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Denmark vs Portugal match analysis
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