Australia reached the second round for the second time in World Cup history. Australia reached the last sixteen after 16 years. After defeating European giant Denmark 1-0, Ajira advanced to the second round from Group D as runners-up.
This time, Denmark was thought of as the ‘dark horse’ of the World Cup. Their performance in the last Euros caught everyone’s attention, the hope was for the same in the World Cup. But the team could not meet the expectations. Losing the last match of the group stage to Australia confirmed their exit. The Socceroos have reached the last sixteen.
The Danes needed a win more than anything before the match at Al Janoub Stadium started. In the previous two matches, Australia lost 4-1 to France but bounced back with a 1-0 win over Tunisia.
But before losing to the French, Denmark drew 0-0 with Tunisia. In the last match, the challenge was that ‘there is no speed without victory’. Yusuf Poulsen, Martin Brathwaite, and Jesper Lindström played dynamic football to win the challenge from the beginning of the match. But it was not easy to break the defensive Australian wall.
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Australia, however, could not be dangerous in the first half. Although attacking the opponent’s defense at times, no one could take a shot that raised the possibility of a goal. All the 3 shots taken at this time went to the hands of the Danish goalkeeper Kasper Smeikel.
Australia, however, could not be dangerous in the first half. Although attacking the opponent’s defense at times, no one could take a shot that created the possibility of a goal. All the 3 shots taken at this time went to the hands of the Danish goalkeeper Kaspar Smeikel.
However, Australia looked confident in the second half. In between, Tunisia scored a goal against France at the Education City Stadium. The equation is then – If Tunisia wins and Australia draws, both teams will have 4 points. But Australia conceded one more goal to drop behind. The country playing in AFC had no choice but to win.
However, after two minutes, Lecky scored the necessary goal for the victory. The 31-year-old forward’s goal was also impressive. Running about 40 yards, he nutmeged Maleke twice and put the ball in the net. Australia’s third goal in this World Cup.
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But the team could not meet the expectations. Losing the last match of the group stage to Australia confirmed their exit. The Socceroos have reached the last sixteen. Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in a Group D match at Al Janub Stadium on Wednesday. Lackey scored the only goal for the team.
Australia will play against the ‘C’ group champions in the last sixteen. The match will be played on December 3 at 1 pm.
And on December 4 at 9 pm, France’s opponent will be the runner-up of the ‘C’ group