Portugal stays perfect in Nations League with win over Denmark

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Portugal stays perfect in Nations League with win over Denmark
Summary

Portugal secured a 4-2 victory against Denmark in Copenhagen, maintaining their perfect start in Nations League Group A4. João Cancelo scored first, followed by an equalizer from Mikkel Damsgaard. Gonçalo Ramos regained the lead, with Rasmus Hojlund equalizing again early in the second half. Vitinha's header, his first international goal, along with a late strike from João Félix, sealed the win for Portugal. Meanwhile, the Netherlands salvaged a 2-2 draw against Greece after being down 2-0, courtesy of a late goal from Tijjani Reijnders.

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  • •Portugal leads Group A4 with a perfect record after three matches.
  • •João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, and João Félix scored for Portugal.
  • •The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Greece, remaining competitive in the standings.
  • •Wales defeated Norway 2-1, achieving their first victory in the tournament.
  • •Germany's Jürgen Klopp secured his first win as manager against Serbia.
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Portugal maintained their perfect start to Nations League Group A4 as Jorge Jesus' squad showed little signs of missing Cristiano Ronaldo with a 4-2 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen. The Al Nassr forward and five-time Ballon d'Or winner left the camp ahead of Thursday's match amid reports of a falling out with Jesus, his former club boss, having been left on the bench throughout a victory in Norway.

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