Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Australia vs Denmark Group D Round three 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Huge match in which both the Danes and the Socceroos will fight to book a spot in the round 16.
QATAR 2022: Australia vs Denmark Lineup!
???????? Australia XI: Ryan; Behich, Degenek, Rowles, Souttar; Irvine, McGree, Mooy; Leckie, Goodwin, Duke
???????? Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Jensen, Eriksen; Skov Olsen, Braithwaite, Lindstrom
The first half is underway!
4′
After a tactical foul, Aziz Behich sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
10′
Ball possession: Australia: 34%, Denmark: 66%.
Kye Rowles from Australia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15′
Ball possession: Australia: 33%, Denmark: 67%.
The first 20 minutes of this match was dominated by the Denmark team in ball possession and shots. No goal breakthrough for either team yet.
45′
HT: Australia 0-0 Denmark. Chances are at a premium here. Denmark had control of the game and kept possession, but failed to create dangerous chances for the Socceroos defence. We will see what the second half brings.
The second half is underway!
50′
Ball possession: Australia: 34%, Denmark: 66%.
Australia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57′
Yellow card! After a tactical foul, Milos Degenek sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
60′
G O O O O O A A L – Matthew Leckie finds the net with the left foot! Riley McGree provided the assist for the goal.
Ball possession: Australia: 33%, Denmark: 67%.
80′
Ball possession: Australia: 33%, Denmark: 67%.
90′
Ball possession: Australia: 32%, Denmark: 68%.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
96+6′
FT: Australia 1-0 Denmark. Australia, despite being eliminated for a few minutes after Tunisia had beaten France 1-0, did not throw in the towel and managed to take all three points against the Danes with a goal from Leckie. Denmark needed a win to qualify but were unable to break down the Australian defence.
