Austria U19 vs Denmark U19

Austria U19 got the perfect start to their four-nation tournament assignment in Portugal, edging past Denmark U19 1-0 in a tightly contested friendly at the Estádio do Vizela on Wednesday. It wasn't a game of many clear-cut chances, but Austria made their early pressure count and never let go of the lead. The decisive moment arrived in the 27th minute, when Austria U19 found the breakthrough that would stand up as the only goal of the afternoon. From there the match settled into a cagey, physical battle, with neither side able to force a card-worthy flashpoint or a clear opening at the other end. For Austria U19, it's an ideal way to kick off the tournament hosted in Vizela, giving the young squad an early confidence boost against quality opposition. Denmark U19, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly and find more of a cutting edge going forward if they're to salvage anything from the remaining fixtures.