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Andreas Cornelius's second-half double gave Denmark a turnaround 2-1 win in France, while Austria won 3-0 in Croatia and Netherlands sunk Belgium 4-1.

Group rivals Moldova won 2-0 in Liechtenstein thanks to Ion Nicolaescu’s early penalty and Vadim Bolohan’s late effort. Andreas Cornelius’s second-half double stunned France as Denmark won 2-1 at the Stade de France in their opening Nations League game. Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku came off injured after just 27 minutes following a clash with Nathan Aké.

In the third biennial UEFA Nations League, Denmark came from behind to beat France for the first time since 2002.

The Nations League also holds opportunities to qualify for the Euros and the World Cup, the two other major international competitions. The group winners in the lower leagues will gain promotion. Depay doubled the Netherlands’ lead after a poor pass from Dedryck Boyata was intercepted in midfield. After collecting a pass from Frenkie De Jong with his back to the goal, Steven Bergwijn quickly turned and unleashed a 25-meter strike into the net. Christian Eriksen came close in the closing stages but France keeper Hugo Lloris made a decisive reflex save to deny his low strike. Mbappé, who appeared to pick up an injury, was replaced by Christopher Nkunku after the break.

Andreas Cornelius struck twice to earn Denmark a deserved win in UEFA Nations League Group A1 after Karim Benzema had put the hosts ahead.

The four group winners in League A will advance to the knockout finals with, in principle, one appointed as hosts. There are areas of work that we'll have the opportunity to work on in training." We had to change the game system and it's great to see the players able to adapt." We have a strong team with good players all over the pitch. People will celebrate this victory in the streets in Denmark, and we are happy to be able to make the country happy. We wanted to have the upper hand in midfield and not give up space to the French behind us.

Karim Benzema's brilliant finish wasn't enough to lead France to victory as Andreas Cornelius netted twice to hand Denmark a 2-1 win in the Nations League.

It's such a tight angle, but he manages to slot it home when he's one on one with the keeper. Coming on at 60 minutes against this France side and being asked to make a difference must be hard, but Cornelius made it look easy. 51’ - GOAL! FRANCE 1-0 DENMARK: Who else but Benzema? And what a fantastic goal that is. The loss means that France are third in their group, and they'll hope to rectify that when they face off against Croatia, who sit bottom. The second half saw a much more attack-minded France, and it was not long before Benzema scored. He did well to get there, but his shot hit the side netting.

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It goes to VAR who instruct the referee to go over to the monitor and he rightly overturns it. Depay is the latest to let fly but his dipping shot bounces safely into Mignolet’s hands. A bit of a funny aftertaste, and none of the feeling you associate with the real thing. Kári Tulinius emails: “I’m not saying I’m having a hard time staying engaged, but I started reading the Wikipedia entry on the Belgian stadium’s namesake, and it’s never a good sign, ethics-wise, when one of the subsections is about another person’s murder. Belgium 0-1 Netherlands: Dumfries gets down the right and crosses into the box. France 0-0 Denmark: Mbappe is on the turf looking relatively dejected while shaking his head. He seemed to hurt himself with no one around him ... Belgium 0-2 Netherlands: Cillesen finally makes a save! Enjoy the match!” Boyata is having a stinker. France 1-1 Denmark: What a save! Looks live he might have knacked his calf.

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In the evening's other two fixtures, Moldova won 2-0 at Liechtenstein while 19-year-old Tomas Suslov scored the only goal of the game as Slovakia got their Nations League campaign off to a winning start in Belarus. Meanwhile, Ralf Rangnick's tenure as Austria's new coach got off to a perfect start when they beat Croatia 3-0 in their opening game of the new Nations League campaign. Elsewhere in the Nations League, Memphis Depay scored a double as the Netherlands ended 25 years without success against neighbours Belgium with a 4-1 thumping of their hosts in the Nations League in Brussels.

Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge was one to savour as Austria cruised to victory in Croatia.

The four group winners in League A will advance to the knockout finals with, in principle, one appointed as hosts. It was a strange match: we looked good in the first half and then we conceded from a counterattack. Croatia tried but could not apply the finishing touches in the first half, and Austria capitalised on their chances with some style. In the second half we played really well and scored two wonderful goals. The visitors were seeking a first-ever win in this fixture but nearly fell behind when Mario Pašalić nodded narrowly wide from Josip Brekalo's pinpoint cross. A trio of half-time changes by Rangnick paid dividends nine minutes after the restart, with substitute Michael Gregoritsch guiding Maximilian Wöber's cutback expertly into the far corner.

Ralf Rangnick's tenure as Austria's new manager got off to the perfect start when they beat Croatia 3-0 during their opening game of the new Nations League ...

The Latvians climbed to the summit of League D Group One ahead of Moldova on goal difference, who themselves eased to a 2-0 triumph against Liechtenstein. Goals from Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch and Marcel Sabitzer helped Austria move to the top of the League A Group One after Denmark claimed a shock 2-1 away victory against France in the other game. - Austria now sit at the top of Group One of League A with Denmark in second

Memphis Depay was at the double as the Netherlands thrashed Belgium 4-1 to start their UEFA Nations League campaign in style.

65' - GOAL! BELGIUM 0-4 NETHERLANDS (MEMPHIS DEPAY): This is getting embarrassing for Belgium now! 40’ - GOAL! BELGIUM 0-1 NETHERLANDS (STEVEN BERGWIJN): An excellent goal to break the deadlock! Berghuis forces a save from Mignolet, but he can only parry it and Blind is immediately on the loose ball. It is some turnaround from the weak side that crashed out of the European Championships at the hands of Czech Republic just 11 months ago. The 70-year-old has now won seven of his games in charge of Oranje since returning as head coach last summer, scoring in every one. After controlling Frenkie De Jong’s pass, he unleashed a fierce drive into the bottom corner beyond Mignolet to break the deadlock.

Denmark stunned titleholder France 2-1 in their opening Nations League match at the Stade de France on Friday, ending the world champion's seven-match ...

The group winners in the lower leagues will gain promotion. Depay doubled the Netherlands’ lead after a poor pass from Dedryck Boyata was intercepted in midfield. After collecting a pass from Frenkie De Jong with his back to the goal, Steven Bergwijn quickly turned and unleashed a 25-meter strike into the net. Christian Eriksen came close in the closing stages but France keeper Hugo Lloris made a decisive reflex save to deny his low strike. Mbappé, who appeared to pick up an injury, was replaced by Christopher Nkunku after the break. France was unbeaten in its past 20 matches.

Memphis Depay was at the double as the Netherlands thrashed Belgium 4-1 to start their UEFA Nations League campaign in style.

65' - GOAL! BELGIUM 0-4 NETHERLANDS (MEMPHIS DEPAY): This is getting embarrassing for Belgium now! 40’ - GOAL! BELGIUM 0-1 NETHERLANDS (STEVEN BERGWIJN): An excellent goal to break the deadlock! Berghuis forces a save from Mignolet, but he can only parry it and Blind is immediately on the loose ball. It is some turnaround from the weak side that crashed out of the European Championships at the hands of Czech Republic just 11 months ago. The 70-year-old has now won seven of his games in charge of Oranje since returning as head coach last summer, scoring in every one. After controlling Frenkie De Jong’s pass, he unleashed a fierce drive into the bottom corner beyond Mignolet to break the deadlock.

The Red Devils suffered from the absence of Thibaut Courtois as they went down to heavy defeat at home. Belgium's World Cup preparations got off on the ...

Once on the field we will do what we have to do." We have to learn from this and improve before the World Cup in Qatar.” "Anyway, we can say that we want more rest.

Memphis Depay scored twice as the Netherlands began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a comfortable Group A4 win.

The four group winners in League A will advance to the knockout finals with, in principle, one appointed as hosts. The Netherlands have shown that they are a very strong team that can hurt everyone." The bright spots for Belgium were perhaps debutant Onana, who proved eager until the end, and Batshuayi, who did at least get on the scoresheet. Blind then teed up Depay for his second and the visitors' fourth goal, and although Belgium rallied, with Michy Batshuayi registering in added time, there was no way back for them. Lukaku was forced off injured, and that only enhanced the advantage for the Netherlands, who finally got the breakthrough when Steven Bergwijn blasted in from 25 metres. Belgium made the brighter start and came close to the opener when Romelu Lukaku set up Timothy Castagne, whose shot thumped against the frame of the goal.

France was unbeaten in its past 20 matches. It will next travel to Croatia, which lost to Austria 3-0 at home in Group A1.

The group winners in the lower leagues will gain promotion. Depay doubled the Netherlands’ lead after a poor pass from Dedryck Boyata was intercepted in midfield. Christian Eriksen came close in the closing stages but France keeper Hugo Lloris made a decisive reflex save to deny his low strike. Mbappé, who appeared to pick up an injury, was replaced by Christopher Nkunku after the break. “Mostly we were really distracted,” Leandro Trossard said. France was unbeaten in its past 20 matches.

There were significant wins for the Netherlands and Denmark, while Ralf Rangnick ...

Soon after, Barcelona forward Memphis notched home the Oranje's fourth. But that was as good as it got for France as Denmark came roaring back and deservedly turned the game around. Nations League A, Group 1

Nations League action continued across various European states with Denmark, Austria, and the Netherlands registering impressive wins.

Karim Benzema, fresh off his heroics for Real Madrid, looked a constant threat from the start. The goal did little to smother the intensity of the contest as Ngolo Kante and Christian Eriksen traded missed before Cornelius added a second in the 88th minute to give his country a famous win. Denmark upset the world champions France in their Nations League Group A1 clash at the Stade de France, a stadium embroiled in controversy after the latest champions league final.

The Netherlands' dominant 4-1 victory over Belgium ended a 25-year drought and raised questions about the Red Devils' prospects for Qatar.

UEFA Nations League The Red Devils remain the favorites, but their loss Friday puts real pressure on them to beat Robert Lewandowski and the Poles in a convincing and resounding way. There has to be. This was the type of result and performance that can generate genuine momentum. The Netherlands’ victory snapped Belgium’s nine-game unbeaten streak against them. Belgium allowed a third goal to Denzel Dumfries and another by Depay to make it 4-0 before Michy Batshuayi pulled one back with a stoppage-time consolation tally.

Substitute Andreas Cornelius scored two goals for Denmark as they came from behind to beat France 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League, Group A1 opener at the ...

Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard in action during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, France. France fans cheer their team during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Denmark at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, France. Kylian Mbappe left at halftime after picking up an injury.

Brussels: Memphis Depay scored a double as the Netherlands ended 25 years without success against neighbours Belgium with a 4-1 thumping of their hosts in ...

A VAR check denied Belgium but they did get a consolation goal right at the end of the match. It was an excellent night." "We must learn from this.