Uefa Nations League QF 1st leg final score: POR 0-1 DEN; NED 2-2 ESP; FRA 0-2 CRO; GER 2-1 ITA

UEFA Nations League quarterfinals HIGHLIGHTS: Ronaldo and Mbappe failed to score in the first leg. The second leg of QF will take place on March 24 at 1:15 AM (India time)

3:17 AM

Germany vs Italy highlights: Germany beat Italy

 

 

Full Time: Germany came from behind and scored two goals in the second half after Italy take the lead in the first

 

Germany 2 | 1 Italy at Full Time

3:14 AM

Netherlands vs Spain highlights: Spain level the score in stoppage time

Full time: Merino scores in added time to secure Spain's victory

 

In the 90th+3 minute, Mikel Merino scored the goal for Spain, capitalising on a loose ball and putting it away with his right foot. The goal came after a good effort by Nico Williams, who directed a shot on target, but Bert Verbruggen made the save. Williams, however, provided the crucial assist, setting up Merino for the finish.

 

Spain controlled the ball during the final minutes, trying to create further opportunities as the match entered added time. A classic game of football at the end.

 

Netherlands 2 | 2 Spain at Full time

 

3:10 AM

Denmark vs Portugal highlights: Hosts go to Lisbon with a win

Full Time: Cristiano Ronaldo's men to host Denmark at Lisbon in the second leg of quarterfinal at home and need to come from behind to book a place in semifinals. 

 

Denmark 1 | 0 Portugal at Full Time

3:09 AM

France vs Croatia highlights: Croatia edge out clueless France

 

 

 

France 0 | 2 Croatia at Full Time

 

2:59 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans take the leads

76th min: Germany take the lead.

Goretzka scores for Germany with a header

 

In the 76th minute, Leon Goretzka gave Germany the lead with a header from a well-placed corner by Joshua Kimmich. The ball was swung in from the left, and Goretzka was there to meet it and direct it into the net.

 

Prior to the goal, G. Di Lorenzo from Italy had intercepted a cross aimed at the box in the 75th minute. Despite their efforts, Germany continues to dominate possession with 61%, while Italy has 39%

Italy 1 | 2 Germany in 2nd half

2:55 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Home team takes the lead

78th min: Houjland gives Denmark the lead at home leg.

Hoejlund scores for Denmark with Olsen's assist

 

In the 78th minute, Rasmus Hoejlund found the back of the net for Denmark, scoring from a simple position with his right foot. The goal was set up by Andreas Olsen, who created the scoring opportunity for his teammate.

 

This goal gives Denmark a crucial lead as they continue to push forward.

Denmark 1 | 0 Portugal in 2nd half

2:40 AM

France vs Croatia LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Mbappe fails to score in first 62 mins

Mbappe's cross to Digne thwarted by Stanisic

 

In the second half, Kylian Mbappe attempted to spark an attack for France, delivering a cross to Lucas Digne. Digne tried to beat Bayern Munich's Josko Stanisic, but the defender stood strong, successfully defending the ball and ending the move with a goal kick.

Croatia 2 | 0 France after 63rd min.

2:33 AM

Netherlands vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Dutch takes the lead

46th min: Reijnders gives Netherlands the lead with a stunning goal

 

In the 46th minute, Netherlands took the lead with a well-executed goal by Timo Reijnders, who struck with his left foot. The goal came from a precise cross by Jeremie Frimpong, who successfully found Reijnders inside the box.

 

At this point, Netherlands are in control, dominating possession as they try to build on their early second-half lead.

Netherlands 2 | 1 Spain in 2nd half

2:31 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans level the score four mins into second half

49th min: Germany takes the lead with Kleindienst header

 

In the 49th minute, Germany took the lead with a well-taken header by Timo Kleindienst. The goal came from a precise cross by Joshua Kimmich, who provided the assist, delivering a perfect ball into the box for Kleindienst to convert.

 

At this point, Germany dominated possession with 60%, while Italy had 40% of the ball. Despite Germany's control, Italy will now need to respond as they trail by a goal early in the second half.

 

Germany 1 | 1 Italy in second half

 

 

 

 

2:12 AM

Italy vs Germany LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Italy in lead at half time

Italy in lead at half time after the goal from Tonali.

Italy 1 | 0 Germany at Half time

2:11 AM

Croatia vs France LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Croatia doubles the lead on the brink of half time

Half-time: Croatia 1-0 France after Perisic's goal

 

Croatia leads France 1-0 at half-time, with Ivan Perisic scoring the only goal of the match in the 45th+1 minute. Perisic found the net with a well-placed right-foot shot, giving Croatia the advantage just before the break.

 

In the moments leading up to the goal, France had been in control of possession with 52%, while Croatia had 48%. However, Croatia had looked the more dangerous side throughout the first half, with W. Saliba and M. Baturina both making key blocks to prevent further shots on goal.

 

The referee blew the whistle for half-time after 3 minutes of added time, with Croatia holding a slim but important lead.

2:10 AM

Netherlands vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: High octane football ends at 1-1 (Half Time)

At half time, Netherlands and Spain players take a rest after a high octane game of football.

Netherlands 1 | 1 Spain at Half Time

2:09 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Scores level at half time

1:57 AM

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ronaldo fails to score in first 36 minutes

The match between Denmark and Portugal remains 0-0 after 36 minutes of play, with both teams creating chances.

 

Denmark came close to breaking the deadlock when Hjumland played a well-timed ball to Biereth inside the box. Biereth took the shot on the turn, forcing Portugal's goalkeeper Costa into a superb save to his right.

 

Portugal responded with an attacking move of their own. Leao skilfully got past two defenders on the left, driving into the box before delivering a cross that was headed back into the middle by Dalot. Cristiano Ronaldo was positioned to strike but ended up heading the ball wide.

 

In the 36th minute, Portugal won a corner from the right. Dias sent it back inside, where Vieiga attempted to strike with the outside of his left boot. However, Denmark’s goalkeeper Schmeichel made a brilliant reaction save to keep the score level.


Portugal 0 | 0 Denmark in first half

1:55 AM

Netherland vs Spain LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Both teams controlling the game in patches

38th min: In the 36th minute, Memphis Depay unleashed a powerful shot towards the bottom right corner, but Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon reacted brilliantly, extending his leg to make an exceptional save. Unfortunately for Netherlands, no player in oranje was in position to capitalise on the rebound, and the score remains 1-1.