Hojlund stars for Denmark: two goals, assist, McTominay’s Scotland win | OneFootball

Rasmus Hojlund's golden moment continues. The Napoli striker led Denmark to a resounding 6-0 victory over Belarus, scoring a brace in the first half and also providing the assist for the fourth goal.

Hojlund shines with Denmark: brace against Belarus and an assist. McTominay's Scotland also wins

A performance of a leader, which confirms his extraordinary form even with the national team jersey.

Overwhelming Denmark: Hojlund scores twice and provides an assist

In the match valid for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, played in Zalaegerszeg (Hungary), Denmark dominated Belarus with a clear 0-6. Hojlund scored two goals as a true opportunist — both from close range — once again showing coolness and sense of position.

The Azzurri centre-forward also provided the assist for the fourth Danish goal, ending his performance with a triple goal involvement (two goals and an assist) before the break.

Thanks to this success, Denmark takes the lead in the group with 7 points, tied with Scotland, but with a better goal difference.

Scotland-Greece 3-1: McTominay protagonist, Gilmour on the field in the second half

In the same group, Scotland also achieved an important victory against Greece (3-1). Scott McTominay played the entire match, confirming himself as an indispensable piece of the Scottish midfield, while Billy Gilmour came on at the 59’. Among the scorers was also Lewis Ferguson, Bologna's midfielder, increasingly protagonist also in the national team.

Words from Coach Riemer: “Hojlund's story couldn't have been written better”

At the end of the match, Denmark's technical commissioner Brian Riemer had great praise for the Napoli striker, highlighting his growth and maturity shown in recent weeks.

“Rasmus' story is really special. He comes here after deciding two games in a row with his goals. I am very happy to be able to count on such an in-form striker. I couldn't ask for better as Denmark's coach”, Riemer declared in a press conference.

The coach then added: “When you go through a complicated period, as happened to him at United, you always hope for a redemption. Now that he plays alongside champions like De Bruyne in an ambitious club like Napoli, he has found his dimension. He is greatly meeting expectations”.

Eriksen: “Happy for him, he showed mental strength”

Christian Eriksen also spoke in a press conference, expressing words of affection and esteem for his teammate.

“I'm really happy for him. I know what he went through at Manchester United, but Rasmus has always had a very strong mentality. He works hard, gives everything on the field and the fact that he is now scoring important goals is a deserved reward”, declared the Manchester United midfielder.

Hojlund, between club and national team a constant growth

Hojlund's performance at the start of this season is proof of technical and character maturation. After a difficult period in the Premier League, the move to Napoli seems to have given him back confidence, continuity and incisiveness in front of goal. With Denmark, the Azzurri centre-forward is confirming all his potential, becoming a key figure for Coach Riemer and a reference for his teammates.

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