A second-half goal from Andreas Cornelius secured a commendable 1-1 draw for 10-man Copenhagen against Group G favourites Porto at Estadio do Dragao.
The hosts had taken an early lead when Brazilian midfielder Otavio marked his first appearance in the Champions League proper by firing home from the edge of the box in the 13th minute.
Despite dominating for long periods, however, Nuno Espirito Santo's men failed to undo a resolute Copenhagen defence for a second time and were hit by a sucker-punch seven minutes after the break.
Cornelius had already scored five goals in six games as the Danish side progressed to the group stage for the first time in three years and he maintained that fine run of form by heading home following a Youssef Toutouh cross.
Copenhagen were then forced to play out the final 24 minutes with 10 men after Jan Gregus received a second yellow card for a foul on Oliver Torres.
But Stale Solbakken's men dug deep to secure a vital point and extend Porto's winless European home run to four games.
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