[GOAL 리뷰] Eriksen didn’t have the magic… Denmark draw 0-0 with Tunisia

[골닷컴] Correspondent Kang Dong-hun = Denmark ended in a draw against Tunisia in a frustrating performance. With an objective superiority in power and a difference of 20 steps in the world rankings, an easy victory was expected before the match, but they failed to create an adequate attacking opportunity and had to settle for 1 victory point.

Denmark drew 0-0 in the first leg of Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against Tunisia held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 22nd at 22:00 (Korean time).

After a draw, Denmark entered the tournament with a deep sense of regret. Conversely, Tunisia performed equally while being inferior. Both teams tied for first place in Group D (D1, 1 point). Denmark will play their second match against France on the 27th and Tunisia against Australia on the 26th.

Denmark, who qualified as home team, exited in a 3-5-2 formation. Dolberg and Olsen played as top two, while Mele, Eriksen, Delaney, Hojbjerg and Rasmus held back. Christensen, Kjer and Andersen formed the defensive line. Schmeichel kept the goal.

Against this, away team Tunisia came out with a 3-4-2-1. Jebali was at the forefront, and Msakni and Slimane led the attack behind him. Abdi, Raidowuni, Skiree and Dragger form the midfield, with Talby, Meria and Bronn form the back three. Goalkeeper gloves were worn by Dahmen.

From the start of the first half, Tunisia pushed forward, took the initiative and created an opportunity going forward. 10 minutes into the first half, Dragger hit a mid-range right-footed shot inside the penalty area, but it was deflected and narrowly missed scoring.

Denmark has rarely reacted. Even during the set piece, which is an advantage, he couldn’t connect to the shot. Rather, as time went on, Tunisia kept attacking again. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Jebali’s shot in a one-on-one chance was blocked by goalkeeper Schmeichel. Both teams ended the first half in a tight 0-0 balance.

In the second half he also attacks Tunisia. Even after conceding possession, he seized a shooting opportunity with an effective counter-attack. However, he swallowed the regret because he lacked the resolve. In response, Denmark chose a change to change the mood. 20′ into the second half, Jensen, Lindström and Cornelius entered the field without Dolberg, Olsen and Kjer.

Denmark, who found the flow after the replacement, led. In the 24th minute of the second half, Eriksen’s left footed shot from the rim was blocked by goalkeeper Dahmen. In the ensuing corner kick situation, Christensen head-butted him and Cornelius body-thrown him, but was not connected to a shot.

Tunisia threw the number of victories by choosing a change in the offensive side. In the 35th minute of the second half Msakni and Jebali come off and Mevri and Kenish enter. Then, 8 minutes later, Sashi and Ketsirida were introduced in place of Dragger and Raidouni. However, they failed to score and Denmark also failed to score a goal. In the end, the match between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw.