Denmark had been held to a draw by Tunisia in their World Cup opener in a raucous environment on the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Despite fielding many Premier League regulars, the much-fancied Danes got a troublesome exercise in Group D.
Both sides had targets dominated out for offside, whereas Denmark’s Andreas Cornelius in some way missed from a yard.
There was Ninety fifth-minute drama when referee Cesar Ramos checked the pitchside monitor over a possible Denmark penalty for handball, solely to stay together with his unique choice.
One of the pre-tournament favourites, Denmark might want to discover some kind if they’re to qualify from a tricky-looking group.
Last summer time, Denmark rode a crest of emotion to the Euro 2020 semi-finals after midfielder Christian Eriksen had suffered a cardiac arrest in their opening match, and confidence was excessive going into this event in Qatar, with 9 wins out of 10 in World Cup qualifying.
However, Tunisia had been unfazed by repute and, maybe impressed by Saudi Arabia’s stunning win over Argentina and a vociferous crowd acclaiming each sort out, they made it uncomfortable for the Danes.
Denmark virtually received away with a disjointed show when the video assistant referee steered a penalty test after the ball had hit Yassine Merriah’s arm – however the referee determined his on-pitch name had been appropriate.
Indeed, Ramos was displaying nice consistency, having earlier deemed {that a} related incident on the different finish in opposition to Andreas Christensen was not a penalty both.
At Euro 2020, Denmark thrived on the tag of underdogs. Badged as favourites right here, this was a tough 90 minutes they usually might want to undergo the gears to progress in this event.
With holders France up subsequent on Saturday (16:00 GMT kick-off), it’s going to solely get tougher for Kasper Hjulmund’s aspect.
Player of the match
EriksenChristian Eriksen
Line-ups
Denmark
Formation 3-5-2
- 1Schmeichel
- 2Andersen
- 4KjaerSubstituted forJensenat 65′minutesBooked at 78mins
- 6Christensen
- 13KristensenBooked at 24mins
- 23Højbjerg
- 8DelaneySubstituted forDamsgaardat 45+1′minutes
- 10Eriksen
- 5Maehle
- 11Skov OlsenSubstituted forLindstrømat 65′minutes
- 12DolbergSubstituted forCorneliusat 65′minutes
Substitutes
- 3Nelsson
- 7Jensen
- 9Braithwaite
- 14Damsgaard
- 15Nørgaard
- 16Christensen
- 17Stryger Larsen
- 18Wass
- 19Wind
- 20Poulsen
- 21Cornelius
- 22Rønnow
- 24Skov
- 25Lindstrøm
- 26Bah
Tunisia
Formation 3-4-2-1
- 16Dahmen
- 6Bronn
- 4Meriah
- 3Talbi
- 20DrägerSubstituted forKechridaat 88′minutes
- 17Skhiri
- 14LaïdouniSubstituted forSassiat 88′minutes
- 24Abdi
- 25Ben SlimaneSubstituted forSlitiat 67′minutes
- 7MsakniSubstituted forMejbriat 80′minutes
- 9JebaliSubstituted forKhenissiat 80′minutesBooked at 86mins
Substitutes
- 1Mathlouthi
- 2Ifa
- 5Ghandri
- 8Mejbri
- 10Khazri
- 11Khenissi
- 12Maâloul
- 13Sassi
- 15Ben Romdhane
- 18Chaalali
- 19Jaziri
- 21Kechrida
- 22Ben Saïd
- 23Sliti
- 26Hassen
- Referee:
- César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos
- Attendance:
- 42,925
Live Text
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Match ends, Denmark 0, Tunisia 0.
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Second Half ends, Denmark 0, Tunisia 0.
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Foul by Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark).
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Ellyes Skhiri (Tunisia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Joachim Andersen (Denmark) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia).
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Attempt saved. Andreas Cornelius (Denmark) header from the centre of the field is saved in the highest proper nook. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a cross.
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Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Wajdi Kechrida.
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VAR Decision: No Penalty Denmark.
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Foul by Mathias Jensen (Denmark).
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Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Aymen Dahmen.
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Attempt blocked. Joakim Maehle (Denmark) proper footed shot from outdoors the field is blocked. Assisted by Andreas Cornelius.
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Attempt saved. Andreas Cornelius (Denmark) header from the centre of the field is saved in the highest centre of the purpose. Assisted by Mathias Jensen.
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Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Wajdi Kechrida.
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Substitution, Tunisia. Ferjani Sassi replaces Aïssa Laïdouni.
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Substitution, Tunisia. Wajdi Kechrida replaces Mohamed Dräger.
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Andreas Cornelius (Denmark) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Mohamed Dräger (Tunisia).
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Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia) is proven the yellow card for a foul foul.
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