"Absolutely magnificent conditions for football," his partner agreed while Højlund touched the ball back to Koopmeiners at kickoff, the Dutch midfielder already turning before the pass arrived, head swiveling left and right as he surveyed the field. De Roon showed for it close, offering the safe option, but Koopmeiners had already spotted Mæhle drifting wide on the left touchline with acres of space opening up in front of him, so he leaned back slightly and swept his right foot through the ball, sending it arcing across the pitch in a beautiful diagonal that hung in the air for what felt like forever before dropping perfectly into the Danish wing-back's path.
"Out to Mæhle on the left wing, plenty of room to work with here..."
