Match report

Denmark Defeats Greece 3-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Denmark
Denmark
3–1
FT
Greece
Greece
Oct 12, 2025

Denmark held off a late surge from Greece to secure a 3-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Goals from R. Hojlund, J. Andersen, and M. Damsgaard gave Denmark the lead, while Greece managed to score late through C. Tzolis. The victory solidifies Denmark's position in the group standings.

Key Facts

  • • Denmark's R. Hojlund scored the opening goal at the 21st minute
  • • J. Andersen extended Denmark's lead with a goal assisted by M. Damsgaard at the 40th minute
  • • M. Damsgaard scored Denmark's third goal, assisted by V. Froholdt at the 41st minute
  • • Greece's C. Tzolis scored a consolation goal at the 63rd minute
  • • F. Ioannidis of Greece received a yellow card for argument at the 64th minute
  • • Christos Zafeiris and L. Rota of Greece also received yellow cards at the 73rd and 83rd minutes, respectively

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 5 J. Maehle (D)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 15 C. Norgaard (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 12 V. Froholdt (F)
  • 9 R. Hojlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 22 F. Jorgensen
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 7 M. O'Riley
  • 10 C. Eriksen
  • 11 A. Dreyer
  • 13 M. Roerslev Rasmussen
  • 17 P. Dorgu
  • 18 A. Gaaei
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 20 M. Biereth
  • 23 M. Frendrup

Greece

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 15 L. Rota (D)
  • 4 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 3 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
  • 6 D. Kourbelis (M)
  • 16 C. Zafeiris (M)
  • 19 K. Karetsas (M)
  • 11 A. Bakasetas (M)
  • 10 C. Tzolis (M)
  • 8 F. Ioannidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Tzolakis
  • 13 C. Mandas
  • 2 G. Vagiannidis
  • 5 C. Mouzakitis
  • 7 G. Masouras
  • 9 A. Douvikas
  • 14 V. Pavlidis
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 18 G. Konstantelias
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 22 D. Giannoulis
  • 23 M. Siopis

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    21' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hojlund
  2. Denmark
    40' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Andersen · Assist: M. Damsgaard
  3. Denmark
    41' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Damsgaard · Assist: V. Froholdt
  4. Greece
    63' Greece Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tzolis · Assist: F. Ioannidis
  5. Greece
    64' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ioannidis

    Argument

  6. Greece
    64' Greece subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bakasetas · On: Giorgos Masouras
  7. Greece
    64' Greece subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dimitrios Kourbelis · On: V. Pavlidis
  8. Greece
    64' Greece subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Karetsas · On: Giannis Konstantelias
  9. Greece
    65' Greece subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ioannidis · On: M. Siopis
  10. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: C. Eriksen
  11. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: M. Biereth
  12. Greece
    73' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    Christos Zafeiris

    Foul

  13. Denmark
    76' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: Patrick Dorgu
  14. Greece
    83' Greece Card · Yellow Card
    L. Rota

    Foul

  15. Denmark
    90'+2 Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Froholdt · On: M. O'Riley

Match Stats

Stat Denmark Greece
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 88%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 485 538
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 1.42 1.44
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 424 475
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark's early goals by R. Hojlund and J. Andersen set the tone for the match, giving them a commanding lead
  • ▸ Greece's goal by C. Tzolis at the 63rd minute briefly raised hopes of a comeback, but Denmark's solid defense ensured the victory