In the opening game on day eight of the FIFA World Cup, Australia made a point against Denmark – but they needed threepoints, and came within a whisker of getting them.
It was the great Danes who struck first, following a failed clearance in the 5th minute.
Jorgensen’s clever side flick found the irrepressible Christian Eriksen, and the Spurs striker struck a superb left-footed half volley into the back of the net.
But Australia refused to stay down under for long and grew into the game, setting up a number of clear cut chances with Mathew Leckie ‘the wizard of Oz’ at the heart of most attacks.
The Roos bounced back in the 36th minute when a VAR decision went in their favour after the hand of Poulsen prevented a goal from a corner cross.
Captain cool Mile Jedinak, who plies his trade with Crystal Palace, never looked like missing with his second penalty in this competition to boast a 15 out of 15 career successes from the spot for club and country.
There were no goals in the second period of play but it was far from boring, with thrust and counter thrust ensuring the result was always on a knife edge and the Aussies ahead on the possession and shots stats.
The status quo remained, spoils shared, which means Denmark now have four points after two games, and Australia one.
Should Peru beat France later today, the top two Group C spots will be wide open.
