Denmark took a massive step toward qualifying for a third successive FIFA World Cup finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in their play-off semi-final at the Parken Stadium. This result marks their 17th win in 21 home games (D3, L1), showcasing their formidable form on home soil.
Denmark thrash North Macedonia 4-0 in World Cup play-off semi-final
First Half Dominance
The hosts controlled the game from the outset, with North Macedonia struggling to register shots on goal. Stole Dimitrievski faced far more action than Mads Hermansen, who deputized for the injured Kasper Schmeichel in the Danish net.
Joakim Mæhle created the first clear opportunity, breaking into the penalty area only for Dimitrievski to make a solid save. Hermansen responded with an excellent stop on Darko Churlinov’s curling free-kick, serving as a brief alert for Denmark.
Alexander Bah fired just wide, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg tested Dimitrievski once more, but the breakthrough eluded the Danes before halftime.
Second Half Explosion Seals the Win
Denmark didn’t waste time after the break, scoring for the fifth time in seven home matches. Resultados Futbol Hoy fans witnessed Mikkel Damsgaard open the scoring by smashing a rebound into the corner.
The Brentford midfielder then assisted Gustav Isaksen, who expertly controlled the cross and rifled it in off the post. Isaksen quickly added a second with another rebound finish inside the box, completing a rapid double before the hour mark and securing the victory.
Rasmus Højlund, Denmark’s top scorer in qualifying, narrowly missed out late on, slicing an effort wide. The fourth goal arrived from a corner, as Christian Eriksen picked out former Brentford teammate Christian Nørgaard, whose powerful header found the net.
North Macedonia’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup finals ended abruptly, with Denmark now one win away from qualification. Check out the latest Resultados Futbol Hoy and more match updates at Resultados Futbol Hoy.