In group D, the Socceroos accompany the French team in the round of 16 of the World Cup thanks to their victory against Denmark (1-0), Wednesday, November 30.
by Vincent Daheron
We know the name of the second selection that will accompany the French team in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. Far from being given favorite at the start of the competition, Australia validated its ticket thanks to His victory over Denmark (1-0), Wednesday, November 30, on the third and last day of group D. The Socceroos are extricating from the group stage for the second time in their history, the first since 2006.
No many people imagined the as aussies at the rendezvous of the round of 16 in a group comprising Tunisia – a surprise winner of France in the other match (1-0) – and Denmark. It is precisely against the Danes that the players of Graham Arnold assured their qualification for the rest of the tournament.
Accustomed to eighths, reached in five of his previous six -part participations in the World Cup, the Scandinavian selection seemed better armed. Her two victories against France in the League of Nations in June (2-1) and last September (2-0) had even made believe that she could lead a first place in this group D.
Denmark without ideas
Faced with Australia, Denmark showed the same faults as during its first two outings against Tunisia (0-0) and the Blues (1-2): an offensive game without ideas. The Danish Dynamites finish their tournament in the last place of the group, without the slightest victory and especially by a second defeat.
Opposite, the Socceroos did not steal their place in the round of 16. They were solid and rigorous in the first period to repel the Danish assaults of Mathias Jensen (11 e ), Andreas Skov Olsen (25
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In the round of 16, the Socceroos will challenge the first of group C (Argentina, Poland or Saudi Arabia), Saturday December 3, at 8 p.m. They will learn the name of their opponent in front of the television on Wednesday evening, before preparing to create a new surprise.