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- Denmark are without key midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg due to injury, which is a huge blow for the Danish Dynamite.
- Kasper Dolberg, Alexander Bah and Matt O'Riley are also missing for the home side.
- Brian Riemer implemented a 4-3-3 setup in his first two games in charge and should continue with the system here.
- In-form striker Mika Biereth is hoping for a first international cap this month but Rasmus Hojlund may be the one to lead the charge.
Portugal- Portugal boss Roberto Martinez welcomes Bruno Fernandes back from a ban and the Manchester United captain is likely to return to the side in midfield.
- PSG pair Joao Neves and Vitinha may join Fernandes in the middle of the park with the pair impressing at club level.
- Renato Veiga may be given the nod to partner Ruben Dias at the heart of the defence, though Martinez isn't short of centre-back options.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+6'That's all for today as the game is over.90+5'Pedro Neto (Portugal) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the left side of the target, but Kasper Schmeichel easily deals with the threat.90+4'Bernardo Silva (Portugal) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.90+2'Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark) missed a big chance! He produces a stunning volley from inside the box, but his effort goes not far wide of the right post.905 additional min. will be played.89'Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender.87'Substitution. Gustav Isaksen did his best and is replaced by Patrick Dorgu (Denmark).86'Roberto Martinez prepares a substitution. Joao Neves is replaced by Bernardo Silva (Portugal).86'Christian Eriksen will be replaced by Jonas Wind (Denmark).84'The goalkeeper pulls off a great save to deny Gustav Isaksen (Denmark), whose effort would probably have ended inside the left post.78'GOAL! Superb work from Andreas Skov Olsen, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark), who beats Diogo Costa with a brilliant shot into the bottom right corner. 1:0.76'Roberto Martinez has decided to substitute Renato Veiga and he is replaced by Goncalo Inacio (Portugal).76'A substitution has been made. Rafael Leao goes off and Ruben Neves (Portugal) comes on.76'Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark) reacts well near the penalty spot to connect with the resulting corner, but fails to direct his header into the back of the net. The ball floats high over the bar.76'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.75'The corner is swung in but Denmark can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.74'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) has a shot blocked from inside the box. The ball goes out for a corner. Denmark can continue in their attacking effort.73'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) came close to scoring but should have done much better. His poor attempt from close range ended up in the gloves of Diogo Costa.72'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) has time on the edge of the box. His shot is disappointing, though, as it flies towards the middle of the goal where Diogo Costa makes a comfortable save.69'Substitution. Mika Biereth leaves the pitch and is replaced by Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark).69'Brian Riemer has decided to make a change. Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark) replaces Jesper Lindstrom.68'A quickly taken corner by Portugal.66'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Diogo Dalot departs the field of play to be replaced by Nelson Semedo (Portugal).65'The ball rebounds off the defender into the path of Vitinha (Portugal), who immediately strikes for goal from inside the box but sends it a whisker wide of the left post.64'A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Portugal, is intercepted by one of the defenders.63'Jesper Lindstrom (Denmark) tackles a bit over-zealously and Irfan Peljto blows for a foul. A free kick is awarded to Portugal.62'Portugal take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.62'Portugal have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Portugal.59'Vitinha (Portugal) sees a yellow card from Irfan Peljto after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.58'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) aims his free kick effort towards the middle of the goal, but Diogo Costa is well prepared and makes a good block to stop the ball from crossing the goal line.57'Diogo Dalot (Portugal) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Irfan Peljto didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.55'Denmark quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.55'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) gets on the end of a pass and produces a promising first-time shot towards the bottom left corner. His effort is blocked by Diogo Costa with a brilliant diving save! The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Denmark will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.53'The Denmark players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.47'Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.46'Irfan Peljto blows his whistle and the second half starts.45+2'The match has reached half-time.45The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.43'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) strikes a promising volley towards goal, but one of the defenders is quick enough to step in and make a crucial block.41'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety.41'Pedro Neto (Portugal) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.40'Diogo Costa leaps to intercept the corner kick from Christian Eriksen (Denmark).37'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.37'Mika Biereth (Denmark) hammers a powerful first-time shot from close range, sending the ball towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper stops it with a miraculous save. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Denmark.34'Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) jumps high after collecting a perfect cross and strikes with a bullet header! His effort goes miles wide of the goal. Poor header!33'Renato Veiga (Portugal) misses a big chance from point-blank range as he struck the ball towards the middle of the goal. His promising effort following the corner kick was, to his disappointment, thwarted by Kasper Schmeichel with a fabulous save.32'The ball goes behind for a corner. Portugal will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.29'Rafael Leao (Portugal) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.28'Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) fires the ball on goal, but his attempt goes well wide of the left post.28'Jesper Lindstrom (Denmark) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender.24'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) places the ball on the penalty spot and sends it towards the left post. His effort isn't powerful enough, allowing Diogo Costa to dive and keep the ball out with an excellent save.24'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.23'The players claim that Renato Veiga (Portugal) handled the ball and it seems they are right. Denmark are awarded a penalty!23'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.22'Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) is adjudged offside.20'A poor finish by Jannik Vestergaard (Denmark) as he misdirects his shot well wide of the right post.19'The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Joakim Maehle (Denmark).19'Christian Eriksen (Denmark) sends the corner into the box, but Diogo Costa intercepts it and averts the threat.19'Jesper Lindstrom (Denmark) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender. Now Denmark have a corner.16'Renato Veiga (Portugal) misses a big chance as his shot goes wide of the left post.13'The ball is whipped in from the corner by Nuno Mendes (Portugal), but one of the defenders gets it clear.9'Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.8'Pedro Neto (Portugal) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the left side of the goal, but Kasper Schmeichel was alert and made a comfortable save.6'Jesper Lindstrom (Denmark) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A fortuitous save from Diogo Costa stops the ball from going into the middle of the goal.4'A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Christian Eriksen (Denmark) takes it short.1'Here we go, today's match is starting right now.The players are on the pitch and Portugal will have the kick-off.Today's referee will be Irfan Peljto.Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! 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