World Cup: Daily update from day 2 in Qatar
Denmark and Tunisia meet in Group D of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar today.
Last summer Denmark made a stirring run to the semi-finals of the Euros, somehow absorbing the shock of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest in the group stage and going on to record one of their best performances at a major tournament. Now, at the Qatar World Cup almost 18 months later, Kasper Hjulmand’s team will look to replicate that remarkable effort.
First up for the Danes is a Group D clash with Tunisia, who will likely be vying with Denmark for the second-place spot in this pool. Elsewhere in the group, France are out to avoid the recent curse of defending champions exiting the next edition of the World Cup in the group stageand their talented squad is expected to do that and qualify first here. With Australia not fancied to do much in Qatar, this game between Denmark and Tunisia could therefore be decisive in Group D.
The winner may just set themselves up to advance to the knockout stages at the other team’s expense, while a draw would make for an interesting dynamic in the group ahead of the next two matchdays.
Follow all the action with our live blog below:
Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
11 mins: Oh so close for Tunisia!
Mohamed Dräger shoots from range and it takes a wicked deflection off Andreas Christensen… but it sails just wide!
Kasper Schmeichel was rooted to the floor – he was well beaten!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:13
Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
10 mins: Tunisia on top early on here!
The Africans are playing at a quicker intensity than the Danes, who are just taking their time to feel their way into this game but are nevertheless struggling to maintain possession.
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:11
Denmark vs Tunisia
5 mins: Much like Saudi Arabia earlier, Tunisia are trying their best to press high here with their defensive line pretty high too.
They’re setting a rapid pace early on here are the Arab side, who have the majority of the support inside the stadium!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:06
Denmark vs Tunisia
3 mins: Ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen takes a blow to the face as he blocks a goal-bound shot – brief pause but he’s all OK to continue..
Denmark controlling possession early on…
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:04
Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
2 mins: Bright start for Denmark who move quickly forward and win an early corner…
Christian Eriksen over it, but it’s headed clear by the Tunisian defense, and the Manchester United midfielder is then cleaned out by Tunisia’s Aïssa Laïdouni – who celebrates the tackle like he’s scored!
Could be another fessity one!
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:03
Denmark vs Tunisia
KICK-OFF! We’re underway with our second game of the day!
Denmark in their traditional dark red strip, with Tunisia in white.
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 13:00
Denmark vs Tunisia
A reminder of the teams at the Education City Stadium this afternoon!
Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Kjaer, Christensen, Kristensen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Delaney, Eriksen; Olsen, Dolberg.
Tunisia XI: Dahmen, Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Bronn, Draeger, Laidouni, Skhiri, Slimane, Msakni, Jembali
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 12:58
Denmark vs Tunisia
The teams are out at the Education City Stadium – time now for the national anthems! Denmark’s first…
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Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 12:55
Denmark vs Tunisia
Christian Eriksen in the starting XI less than 18 months since he suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark’s opening game of Euro 2020.
A great sight for all involved to see the Manchester United midfielder on the pitch in Qatar!
(Getty Images)
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 12:52
Denmark vs Tunisia – TEAM NEWS
Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Kjaer, Christensen, Kristensen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Delaney, Eriksen; Olsen, Dolberg.
Tunisia XI: Dahmen, Abdi, Talbi, Meriah, Bronn, Draeger, Laidouni, Skhiri, Slimane, Msakni, Jembali
Kieran Jackson22 November 2022 12:49
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