With 3 points in the opening match against Peru, Denmark has a psychological advantage and started the match better.
In the 7th minute, they opened the scoring after a beautiful arrangement: Nicolai Jorgensen received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, controlled it and passed it to Christian Eriksen to run into the net and volley the ball into the net.
A beautiful goal for the rising star Eriksen, it was his 17th goal in 20 appearances for the national team.
Denmark's well-organized, disciplined and strong playing style did not give Australia any chances for most of the first half. However, luckily, in a high ball situation in the 37th minute, the players in blue showed the ball touching defender Yurrary's hand and the referee stopped the match to review the video, resulting in a penalty.
In the 1-2 day loss to France, Australia also suffered a penalty due to VAR. In this match, they were awarded a penalty and Jedinak kicked the ball into the net. In 2 consecutive matches, the Australian captain successfully converted the penalty.
It can be considered lucky for Australia because the day before, in the situation where Pepe touched the hand, the referee did not ask VAR to intervene and Morocco lost to Portugal and was eliminated.
The goal like "falling from the sky" helped Australia wake up and then play completely differently in the second half.
From the 60th minute when pushing the formation up to attack to play all-out, they took the initiative, dominated the game and had many scores that threatened the opponent's goal. With sharp attacks and punches in the opponent's defense, Australia deserved a goal and victory. However, opportunities kept flowing through the Shoes of the attackers or could not defeat goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Having lost 1-1, Australia has 1 point after 2 matches and still has a small chance to win 1 of the 2 tickets in Group C to continue, when the final match must be decided against Peru and wait for the result of the France - Denmark match.
