Brave Tunisia hold off Denmark to gain a point after a goalless draw in their FIFA WC 2022 Group D Opener

By
Jehan Mucadum
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Denmark 0-0 Tunisia: Tunisia put in a desirous performance as they held Denmark to a goalless draw in their opening WC match on Tuesday.

It was a fiercely contested game with both sides having their chances. However, a goalless draw seemed a fair result from the proceedings.

FIRST HALF

Tunisia began the half as the better side and were on top of Denmark right from the off. Their energetic pressing style and defensive commitment was a testament to their hard-work.

The African side had an early chance from Drager’s shot but it missed the target.

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Schmeichel made his first save of the game close to half-time as he denied Jebali’s chip from close range in a one-on-one.

Denmark struggled to keep up with the pace of Tunisia and were relieved with the half-time whistle.

SECOND HALF

The Danish side started the second half on the more positive note as they held their shape and were more consistent in their passing.

Olsen found the back of the net after Damsgaard’s effort was saved only for it to be not counted as he was offside.

Eriksen has a solid effort denied by the Tunisian keeper, Dehmen before Cornelius missed a sitter from absolute close range.

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The FC Copenhagen player reached Christensen’s knock down but his header hit the post.

There was a late call for a penalty for Denmark, but it was not to be as Tunisia held on for an important point.


       

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