Denmark vs Tunisia 0-0: World Cup 2022 – as it happened
All the updates from Tuesday’s World Cup match between Denmark and Tunisia at Qatar’s Education City Stadium.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Denmark vs Tunisia World Cup 2022 match on Tuesday, November 22.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Denmark vs Tunisia World Cup 2022 match on Tuesday, November 22.
- Denmark and Tunisia play their first match of the World Cup in Group D.
- Group D is one of the toughest, with an average world ranking of 20.5 and a spread of 34 positions.
- Both sides are taking part in their sixth World Cup.
- This is the first matchup between the sides at a World Cup.
- FIFA rankings: Denmark (10), Tunisia (30)
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
That’s a wrap
While the game ended in a stalemate, it was high energy and entertaining. A draw was fair for both teams.
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Full Time: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
With 62 percent ball possession overall, Denmark were the better side overall, but it was a balanced game. Tunisia, who had 13 shots compared with Denmark’s 11, held their own and were deserving of the draw.
The best chance of the game fell to Denmark substitute Cornelius, who wasted a golden opportunity to win the game for his side.
Full time: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
The game ends in a stalemate. It was entertaining and a fair result. Tunisia will be the happier side. For Denmark, the result is far from a disaster, but they have their work cut out in their next game against France and then Australia.
90+3 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Referee heads for a VAR check after an apparent hand ball in the Tunisian box but the decision is: no penalty. The Tunisian fans are happy. The appeals from the Danes were half-hearted, as well.
90 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia are edging closer to a memorable draw.
There will be five minutes of second-half stoppage time.
88 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia make a late double change. Sassi and Kechrida are on, with Laidouni and Draeger making way.
86 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Khenissi gets a yellow card for a rough challenge on Jensen. The Tunisian striker has been aggressive since coming on.
83 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
The tempo of the game has slowed a bit. If the game ends as is, a draw will be a fair result.
Danes enjoy 60% of the possession
80 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia make a double change.
Mejbri and Khenissi are on for Jebali and Msakni.
78 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Jensen, of Denmark, is booked with a yellow card. He takes one for the team in order to halt a charge from Sliti.
76 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia are starting to look reluctant to commit. With Denmark seeming more confident than them with attacking play, it’s not a bad strategy.
73 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Tunisia work a through ball towards Jebali, but Schmeichel, who has been great in goal for Denmark, comes off his line to meet the ball first.
70 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Eriksen shoots powerfully with his left foot, but Dahmen denies him the fairy-tale moment.
A corner follows. Cornelius has a golden opportunity to give Denmark the lead at the back post. Somehow, he misses.
Tension mounts in Tunisia
Elizia Volkmann reports from Tunisia:
This image shows a moment of disappointment after Denmark appears to have scored.
As the official raises his flag, here in the cafe there are whistles and cheers as the goal is declared offside.
And then back to deep concentration, football fandom is a state of pure devotion as they pray to qualify beyond the groups for the first time.
68 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Kjaer’s withdrawal means Eriksen has taken the captain’s armband for Denmark.
Tunisia make a change as Slimane is replaced by Sliti.
66 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Denmark make a triple change.
Jensen, Cornelius and Lindstrom are on.
Olsen, Dolberg and Kjaer are off.
63 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Olsen looks to be the main creative outlet for Denmark in the second half. Eriksen takes a corner, which Tunisia clear. The game is starting to spread more as players start to get tired.
60 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Thirty minutes remain. Tunisia still have the 12th man in the form of a roaring crowd. Denmark are starting to show more attacking intent.
Tunisian fans looking for an upset
Are the Danes shell-shocked?
They are one of the favourites for their group playing against one of the least fancied teams in the competition but they haven’t been able to finish a few good chances.
The stand behind the Danish shot-stopper, Kasper Schmeichel, is a sea of Tunisian fans in red and white. They are rocking, jumping up and down, swaying side to side.
58 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Dolberg nearly puts Denmark ahead as he heads a cross towards goal, but Dahmen gets just enough of a touch on the ball to prevent Tunisia from conceding. The cool and calm approach seems to be working for Denmark.
56 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Olsen fires the ball into the net for Denmark, but the goal is ruled out for offside. With both sides attacking, we could see a goal in this game.
54 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Hojbjerg blocks an ambitious shot from Drager. It’s Tunisia who have made a faster start to the second half, as was the case in the first.
52 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Christensen makes a vital defensive intervention to deny Laidouni a one-on-one opportunity. Laidouni was looking to find Slimane with a pass.
50 mins: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
Coach Kadri indicated that Tunisia are not here to make the numbers. So far, his team is proving that.
Schmeichel has been the busier of the two keepers. If not for his interventions, Denmark would have been behind.