Rasmus Hojlund carried out Cristiano Ronaldo’s purpose celebration after scoring the winner for Denmark in opposition to Portugal within the Nations League on Thursday.
Hojlund got here off the bench to internet the winner in his aspect’s 1-0 Nations League quarter-final first-leg victory at Parken Stadium.
The Manchester United striker struck within the 78th minute to assist spare the blushes of Christian Eriksen, whose first-half penalty was saved.
“It was unbelievable, it was an important day in some ways,” stated Hojlund concerning the purpose and celebration.
“I performed in opposition to my idol and scored and was the match winner. It could not have been written significantly better.”
In the meantime, Bruno Fernandes, Hojlund’s captain at Previous Trafford however taking part in on the other aspect to the ahead in Portugal colors, stated: “We weren’t stunned, we knew they have been aggressive and that they might come out sturdy.
“We lacked aggression and we would have liked to be stronger within the duels, extra clever in making the most of the depth.
“We’ve a troublesome recreation forward of us however we actually need to win, and at dwelling with our followers we’re certain that we’ll be capable of flip the sport round.”
Hojlund’s celebration in photos
What else occurred within the Nations League?
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time equaliser as European champions Spain snatched a 2-2 draw in opposition to the Netherlands of their Nations League quarter-final first leg.
Spain struck early in Thursday’s encounter in Rotterdam by way of Nico Williams however the hosts shortly responded as Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo discovered the web.
Tijjani Reijnders then gave the Dutch the lead early within the second half however the 81st-minute sending-off of Jorrel Hato gave the Spanish hope and Merino had the ultimate say.
Spain’s Mikel Merino celebrates scoring a late equaliser
France face a troublesome process to retrieve their last-eight tie after happening 2-0 to Croatia in Break up.
Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic each scored within the first half after Andrej Kramaric had missed an early penalty for the hosts.
Germany claimed the benefit in opposition to Italy after coming from behind to win 2-1 in Milan.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring for the Italians after 9 minutes however Tim Kleindienst headed Germany stage 4 minutes after the break. A header from Leon Goretzka secured the win 14 minutes from time, as Italy suffered an harm scare to Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori late on.
Riccardo Calafiori suffered an harm scare on Italy responsibility
Belgium are dealing with the prospect of dropping into League B after conceding thrice within the second half to lose 3-1 to Ukraine in Murcia. Turkey beat Hungary 3-1, whereas Austria and Serbia drew 1-1.
Kosovo beat Iceland 2-1 whereas Georgia ran out 3-0 winners in Armenia. Slovakia and Slovenia have every little thing nonetheless to play for after a goalless draw.
