Denmark's Stunning Upset: Hojlund's "Siu" Silences Portugal
Okay, let's talk about last night. Denmark beat Portugal 1-0. One-nil! In the Nations League quarter-final, first leg. Honestly, who saw that coming? Portugal, with Ronaldo? It was a real shock.
A Goalkeeper's Duel, But Attacking Woes
Portugal's Diogo Costa was incredible. Seriously, some of his saves were unreal. He even stopped a penalty from Eriksen! But even with that heroics, their attack was just…off. It felt like they were trying to play through treacle. On the other hand, Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel had a solid game too, making some key stops early on.
The difference? Denmark's attack actually showed up. Which, you know, is pretty crucial in football.
Hojlund's Late Heroics, Ronaldo's Frustration
Rasmus Højlund came on as a sub and totally changed the game. His goal? Clinical. And then he did the "Siu" celebration, Ronaldo's signature move! Talk about adding some spice. It was bold, it was cheeky, and it was perfect. Meanwhile, Ronaldo? It wasn't his night. He had very few chances and looked pretty frustrated, to be honest. A pretty underwhelming performance for a player of his stature.
Player Performances: A Mixed Bag
Diogo Costa was easily Portugal’s best, I'd give him an 8/10. Ronaldo, unfortunately, gets a 4/10 from me. Eriksen had a mixed night, that missed penalty probably didn’t help his confidence. And Dalot struggled defensively. For Denmark, their solid defense and Højlund's finishing were the keys to victory. Their game plan worked like a charm.
The Second Leg: A Nail-Biter Incoming?
Denmark’s got a massive advantage going into the second leg in Portugal. But let's not count Portugal out just yet. They’ll be desperate to overturn that deficit. It's going to be intense, high-stakes, and probably a really nervy affair for both teams. I'm already anticipating some nail-biting moments. It’s going to be a fascinating match to watch, that’s for sure.
