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29 March 2024

Euro: Portugal take 2-1 halftime lead against Denmark

Portugal's Raul Meireles (left) is tackled by Denmark's Jakob Poulsen during their Euro 2012 Group B soccer match at the new stadium in Lviv on Wednesday June 13. (Reuters)

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Portugal defender Pepe and striker Helder Postiga struck first-half goals to give their team a 2-1 lead over Denmark at the break in their Euro 2012 Group B match on Wednesday. 

Forward Nicklas Bendtner pulled a goal back for the Danes with a close range header in the 41st minute after a looping pass from Michael Krohn-Deli left him an easy chance. 

Portugal took the lead when Pepe lost his marker from a corner by Miguel Veloso and powered a glancing header past keeper Stephan Andersen in the 24th minute. 

Postiga then turned the ball into the net when he latched onto a cross by Nani after getting in front of defender Simon Kjaer in the 36th.