Jeppe Højbjerg’s hands helped Denmark keep Iraq off the scoreboard in an Olympic opener that will give more confidence to the Asian side.
The Esbjerg keeper was called upon several times against a busy Iraqi side who could’ve very well taken all three points in a 0-0 draw at the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in Brasília on Thursday.
Brazil and South Africa contend Group A’s other opening match at 3 p.m. EDT.
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Denmark came close to opening incredibly well when Brentford man Lasse Vibe made a smart run from the right side to pop a shot off the far post.