Match Report
Faroe Islands U21, 6th on 7 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Denmark U21 (1st, 23). On recent form Faroe Islands U21 sat only 47th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 6th overall. In league terms the two rates read 3/0.8 for Denmark U21 and 1/2 for Faroe Islands U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Defeat had not touched Denmark U21 in 9 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Faroe Islands U21's winless run stood at 7. Denmark U21 had banked 11 of the last 15 points on offer; Faroe Islands U21, 3.
The match was played at Aalborg Portland Park (capacity 13,310). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Denmark U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Denmark U21: Jacob Bruun Larsen (45'), Mikkel Duelund (51'), Magnus Christensen (90')
Key stats
Possession: Denmark U21 69% · Faroe Islands U21 31% · On target: 6-0 · Corners: 12-3