World Cup 2018: Denmark 1-1 Australia
Christian Eriksen's goal after seven minutes is the earliest Denmark have scored at a World Cup since since 1998
Australia kept alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage after Mile Jedinak's penalty secured a first Group C point against Denmark.
Christian Eriksen put Denmark ahead with a super finish after Nicolai Jorgensen's clever lay-off.
Australia levelled through Jedinak's penalty awarded after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
Yussuf Poulsen's close-range handball was analysed on video before the referee pointed to the spot.
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In an absorbing encounter, Aston Villa's Jedinak sent Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way for his second goal of the tournament.
Aaron Mooy went close from distance for Australia before Denmark's Pione Sisto was left holding his head after a curling shot from outside the area flashed just wide.
The point was enough to take Denmark to the top of Group C on four points, one ahead of France who play Peru at 16:00 BST, while Australia can still advance to the knockout stage.
Eriksen stunner leaves Denmark well placed
Denmark have not reached the last 16 since 2002 but Age Hareide's side are in a strong position to advance in Russia after following up victory over Peru with a hard-earned point.
They got off to a flying start thanks to a sublime finish by Eriksen, Mathew Ryan beaten by the pace and power of the Tottenham player's first-time finish.
Eriksen has now had a hand in 18 goals in his past 15 appearances for Denmark - 13 goals, 5 assists - yet the Danes were unable to build on their strong start.
Jorgensen could not find the target with a free header after sneaking behind Australia's defence while Sisto wasted a further two chances.
Denmark's final group game is against France. If they still need a result in that game to progress to the last 16, they will have to be more ruthless in front of goal.
What's next?
Denmark next face France in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on 26 June (15:00 BST), the same time that Australia face Peru in Sochi.
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Denmark
1Schmeichel
14Dalsgaard
4Kjaer
6Christensen
17Stryger Larsen
19Schöne
8Delaney
20PoulsenBooked at 37minsSubstituted forBraithwaiteat 59'minutes
10Eriksen
23SistoBooked at 84mins
9N JørgensenSubstituted forCorneliusat 68'minutes
Substitutes
2Krohn-Dehli
3Vestergaard
5Knudsen
11Braithwaite
12Dolberg
13M Jorgensen
15Fischer
16Lössl
18Lerager
21Cornelius
22Ronnow
Australia
1Ryan
19Risdon
20Sainsbury
5Milligan
16Behich
7Leckie
13Mooy
15Jedinak
10KruseSubstituted forArzaniat 68'minutes
23RogicSubstituted forIrvineat 82'minutes
11NabboutSubstituted forJuricat 75'minutes
Substitutes
2Degenek
3Meredith
4Cahill
6Jurman
8Luongo
9Juric
12Jones
14Maclaren
17Arzani
18Vukovic
21Petratos
22Irvine
Referee:
Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz
Attendance:
40,727
Match Stats
Home TeamDenmarkAway TeamAustralia
Possession
Home47%
Away53%
Shots
Home9
Away12
Shots on Target
Home4
Away4
Corners
Home3
Away5
Fouls
Home7
Away5
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Posted at
Match ends, Denmark 1, Australia 1.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4'
Second Half ends, Denmark 1, Australia 1.
Posted at 90'+3'
Offside, Denmark. Jens Stryger Larsen tries a through ball, but Martin Braithwaite is caught offside.
Posted at 90'+2'
Attempt saved. Martin Braithwaite (Denmark) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a cross.
Posted at 90'+2'
Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Aziz Behich.
Posted at 90'+1'
Foul by Mile Jedinak (Australia).
Posted at 90'+1'
Andreas Cornelius (Denmark) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'
Attempt missed. Christian Eriksen (Denmark) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Posted at 88'
Attempt saved. Mathew Leckie (Australia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jackson Irvine with a cross.
Posted at 88'
Attempt saved. Daniel Arzani (Australia) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Aziz Behich.
BookingPosted at 84'
Pione Sisto (Denmark) is shown the yellow card.
Posted at 84'
Jackson Irvine (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 84'
Foul by Thomas Delaney (Denmark).
SubstitutionPosted at 82'
Substitution, Australia. Jackson Irvine replaces Tomas Rogic.
Posted at 76'
Aziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 76'
Foul by Martin Braithwaite (Denmark).
Posted at 76'
Attempt blocked. Mathew Leckie (Australia) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tomi Juric.
SubstitutionPosted at 75'
Substitution, Australia. Tomi Juric replaces Andrew Nabbout because of an injury.
Posted at 74'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 74'
Delay in match Andrew Nabbout (Australia) because of an injury.
Posted at 72'
Attempt missed. Pione Sisto (Denmark) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andreas Cornelius.
Posted at 72'
Attempt saved. Tomas Rogic (Australia) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Mooy.
Posted at 71'
Attempt missed. Aaron Mooy (Australia) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Daniel Arzani.
SubstitutionPosted at 68'
Substitution, Australia. Daniel Arzani replaces Robbie Kruse.
SubstitutionPosted at 68'
Substitution, Denmark. Andreas Cornelius replaces Nicolai Jørgensen.
Posted at 68'
Corner, Australia. Conceded by Henrik Dalsgaard.
SubstitutionPosted at 59'
Substitution, Denmark. Martin Braithwaite replaces Yussuf Poulsen.
Posted at 57'
Aaron Mooy (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 57'
Foul by Henrik Dalsgaard (Denmark).
Posted at 56'
Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Mark Milligan.
Posted at 51'
Attempt missed. Pione Sisto (Denmark) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nicolai Jørgensen.
Second HalfPosted at
Second Half begins Denmark 1, Australia 1.
Half TimePosted at 45'+3'
First Half ends, Denmark 1, Australia 1.
Posted at 43'
Robbie Kruse (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 43'
Foul by Jens Stryger Larsen (Denmark).
Posted at 43'
Attempt saved. Jens Stryger Larsen (Denmark) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a cross.
Posted at 41'
Foul by Mark Milligan (Australia).
Posted at 41'
Christian Eriksen (Denmark) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal!Posted at 38'
Goal! Denmark 1, Australia 1. Mile Jedinak (Australia) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
BookingPosted at 37'
Yussuf Poulsen (Denmark) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
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Source: bbc.com
Source: bbc.com
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