Denmark inches closer to Knockout Stage after Playing 1-1 Draw against Australia

Australia’s midfielder Tomas Rogic (R) runs with the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Denmark and Australia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 21, 2018. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Australia drew 1-1 with Denmark in Group C of the World Cup on Thursday, a result that puts the Danes on course for the knockout phase with four points.

Christian Eriksen put Denmark ahead after seven minutes in Samara but Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak equalised with a 38th-minute penalty to give the Australians their first point of the tournament.

 

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