A day full of surprises. After Argentina, outsider Denmark also failed to win their opening match. The Scandinavians did not score against Tunisia. However, the Danes had a few good chances, but the efficiency was lacking. Club striker Skov Olsen saw a disallowed goal.
Denmark – Tunisia in a nutshell:
- Key moment: With twenty minutes left, Denmark are closing in at 1-0. The first Dahamin hit a nice long shot from Eriksen and in the next corner kick Cornelius misses a great chance. The substitute heads from close range hit the post.
- man of the match Ayman Dahmin played a crucial role for Tunisia today. The goalkeeper was only in the shooting booth, but he was on time when he had to. He scored a point for the Tunisians with some crucial saves.
- noticeable: On the third day of the World Cup, the first 0-0 match was a reality. The Danes also scored the first 0-0 goals in the previous World Cup, then against France. Moreover, Denmark-Tunisia is also the first match in this tournament that does not exceed 100 minutes.
Schmeichel keeps Denmark afloat
It became clear after a few minutes that Tunisia was not going to be a piece of cake for Denmark. The African team started on their own strength and made it very difficult for the Danes in the opening phase. The first danger on goal also came from the African team, as a deflected shot by Drauger didn’t go that far.
Due to high pressure from aggressive Tunisia, Denmark came out attacking but tough in a chaotic first half. There was no danger to the target. Jebali, who had broken through, was rightly denied offside, and Dahmen had no problem with Hojbjerg’s long shot.
The same Hojbjerg was pushed by Laidouni in the penalty area shortly before the end of the first half, but the ball did not reach the point. A few minutes later, Schmeichel saved Denmark, who, by a wonderful coincidence, were on the other side. Jebali came offside only for the goalkeeper, but he managed to touch the mark pretty enough.
A goal disallowed by Skov Olsen, leaves Cornelius 1-0
Fierceness and aggression were code words for Tunisia in the first half and after the break the team immediately took off. After Skov Olsen lost the ball, Aidouni turned on his turbo. It was only just beginning to fade into the Truth Zone and Christensen who lunged with it was able to scuttle a great opportunity.
Denmark soon took the lead. Skov Olsen managed to open the score, but the goal of the Club Brugge player was rightfully denied by Damsgaard for offside. Tunisia had a difficult time and should be grateful to goalkeeper Dahmine. And with a wonderful save, he blocked a dangerous header from Dolberg.
Twenty minutes before the end, the Tunisian goalkeeper again distinguished himself with a long shot from Eriksen. The ensuing corner gave Denmark an opportunity, with Christensen firing the ball to Cornelius, but the substitute hit the post from close range.
In overtime, Lindström was unable to beat Dahm with a surprisingly wide margin. It was also hot when referee Ramos had to check Maria’s hands, but the ball did not reach the Danes’ place. They missed their start with a goalless draw, for Tunisia won another point.
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Still biting the nail for Tunisia
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Tunisia demands a penalty kick after passing a ball at the hands of Andersen
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