Denmark Edges Closer to World Cup Spot with 3-1 Win Over Greece
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| Denmark keeps World Cup hopes alive with 3-1 victory over Greece |
Denmark's World Cup dreams remain intact after win over Greece. Rasmus Hojlund and Mikkel Damsgaard score as Denmark defeats Greece 3-1 in World Cup qualifier.
Hojlund's goal, his sixth in four matches for club and country, seemed to boost Denmark's confidence...
Denmark's World Cup dreams remain alive after a 3-1 win over Greece, keeping their hopes of qualifying for a third successive tournament alive. The victory, earned through goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Joachim Andersen, and Mikkel Damsgaard, puts Denmark in a strong position to secure a spot in the World Cup finals.
Greece's chances of qualifying for the World Cup were dashed after a dismal first half, where individual errors led to three goals. Despite a strong start, Greece struggled to contain Denmark's attack and ultimately fell short, with Christos Tzolis scoring a consolation goal in the 63rd minute.
The win puts Denmark top of Group C with 10 points, ahead of Scotland on goal difference. Denmark's next match against Scotland will be crucial in determining their World Cup fate, with the group winners earning automatic qualification for the tournament finals and the runners-up advancing to the playoffs.
Denmark's counter-attacking promise was evident from the start, and they took the lead when Christos Zafeiris's loose backpass was pounced on by Rasmus Hojlund. He touched the ball past Odysseas Vlachodimos, leaving Greece struggling to keep up.
Hojlund's goal, his sixth in four matches for club and country, seemed to boost Denmark's confidence. They continued to pressure Greece, with Andreas Christensen's long-range effort narrowly missing the target.
Denmark's pressure paid off just five minutes into the second half when they scored twice in 90 seconds, putting the result beyond doubt. The hosts' clinical finishing sealed Greece's fate, leaving them little chance of a comeback.
Joachim Andersen headed home Mikkel Damsgaard's corner kick, doubling Denmark's lead. Just moments later, another defensive mistake allowed Victor Froholdt to pass the ball to Damsgaard, who scored with a sweeping shot, putting Greece on the back foot.
Greece finally showed some attacking intent and pulled one back through Christos Tzolis in the 63rd minute. However, it was too little, too late, as Denmark's lead was already too big to overcome.
Greece pulled one back in the 63rd minute when Fotis Ioannidis set up Christos Tzolis, who coolly sidefooted the ball into the net. The Greek team continued to push, with Giannis Konstantelias and Vangelis Pavlidis testing the Danish defense. However, Kasper Schmeichel and the Danish defenders made crucial interventions to deny Greece further.
Despite Greece's late surge, Denmark held firm and secured the win. The result means Denmark and Scotland are level on 10 points, but Denmark's superior goal difference gives them an advantage. The two teams will face off in November, a match that will be crucial in determining the group's outcome.
Denmark and their Group G rivals are guaranteed at least a playoff spot, while Greece's World Cup hopes have been dashed. Greece, under Ivan Jovanovic, will have to wait at least four more years for a chance at World Cup qualification, having last appeared in the tournament in 2014.
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