Per Pedersen has scored a hat trick in the first half as Denmark leads 3-1 over the U.S. after 45 minutes of play.
The U.S. has had plenty of possession, but the Danes have countered well, using the long ball to set up scoring chances. Pedersen hit his first goal in the 14th minute, and then struck again ten minutes later. He hit his final tally before the half.
Joe-Max Moore answered for the U.S. in the 44th minute, with a 25-yard free kick from the left side of the field.