Doha: Australia lead by one goal against Denmark in the decisive match in Group D. Matthew Leckie scored the goal in the 60th minute. McGree’s ball beat the Danish defenders and goalkeeper and Leckie scored.
Meanwhile, the first half of the match was a goalless draw. Denmark attacked the Australian post from the first minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Dane Joachim Mehla’s cross hit Souther’s body and should have been an own goal, but goalkeeper Ryan saved Australia by making a crucial save. Denmark continued to attack but could not find the goal.
There were a few golden opportunities to fight back, but it all ended without Denmark putting goalkeeper Schennmeckle to the test. Denmark also dominated possession. Denmark will be eliminated if they don’t win the game. But a draw can keep Australia’s hopes alive ahead of the quarter. Australia’s pre-quarter hopes hinge on the result of the France-Tunisia match in the event of a draw.
France currently top Group D with six points from two games. Australia is second with 3 points, followed by Denmark and Tunisia with one point each.
Team Formation:
Australia: Matthew Ryan, Daganac, Souther, Rowles, Behich, Leckie, Irvine, Mooy, Goodwin, Duke, McGree Coach: Graham Arnold.
Denmark: Schennmekill, Nissen, Andersson, Joachim Mehle Christiansen, Hojberg, Jensen, Olsen, Eriksson, Lyngstum, Brathwaite Coach: Kasper Hojmant
