Published: 10:29, 16 November 2024
Spain also won the fifth match of the UEFA Nations League. They beat Denmark 2-1 on Friday night (November 15). With this goal, ‘A4’ secured the top spot in the group with 13 points from 5 matches. They had already confirmed the quarter finals. Denmark is in second place with 7 points from equal matches.
Spain took the lead 15 minutes into the match in Denmark. At this time, Ayoze Perez increased the ball inside from the right side of the D box. Mikel Warzabal sent it to the net with a right-footed shot from close range. This is the only goal in the first half.
Spain doubled the lead in the 58th minute after the break. At this time, Perez received the ball extended by Dani Olmo from a little in front of the midfield. He entered the box. Then aimed at the far post. The Denmark keeper had no chance to do anything.
However, Denmark reduced the gap in the 84th minute. At this time, Spain’s defensive player gave a backpass aimed at the goalkeeper. Denmark’s Gustav Isaksen reached it. He did not make the mistake of evading the goalkeeper and putting the ball into the net. But his goal was not enough to avoid defeat. The Euro champions left the field with a 2-1 victory as there were no further goals in the rest of the period.
Spain will face Switzerland in the last match of the group stage on Monday night. Denmark will play against Serbia in the last match on the same day.
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