Portugal lead Denmark at half-time

Portugal led Denmark 2-1 at half-time of their crucial Euro 2012 Group B clash here on Wednesday. Goals by Pepe - with a superb header - and Helder Postiga, with his 20th goal for his country, gave the Portuguese a perfect start in a match they need a result from to realistically keep their hopes alive of reaching the quarter-finals. However, the Danes - who beat Holland 1-0 in their first game - struck back four minutes before the break as Nicklas Bendtner headed into the net from close range after Michael Krohn-Delhi had selflessly headed across goal to him. Group leaders Germany, who beat Portugal 1-0 in their opener, face Holland later on Wednesday.