Match report

Denmark Defeats Peru 1-0 in World Cup Match

Peru
Peru
0–1
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Jun 16, 2018

Denmark staved off Peru with a 1-0 win in their World Cup Group C match, securing a crucial three points. Y. Poulsen netted the only goal in the 59th minute, assisted by C. Eriksen. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Peru could not level the scoreline, leaving them with a tough task ahead in their group.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Peru 0 - 1 Denmark
  • • Goal: Y. Poulsen (59', assist by C. Eriksen)
  • • Yellow Cards: Renato Tapia (38', Peru), Thomas Delaney (86', Denmark), Y. Poulsen (90', Denmark)
  • • Substitutions: W. Kvist (36', Denmark), E. Flores (62', Peru), P. Sisto (67', Denmark), A. Christensen (81', Denmark), J. Farfán (85', Peru), Renato Tapia (87', Peru)

Lineups

Peru

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 2 A. Rodríguez (D)
  • 15 C. Ramos (D)
  • 17 L. Advíncula (D)
  • 6 M. Trauco (D)
  • 19 Y. Yotún (M)
  • 8 C. Cueva (M)
  • 18 A. Carrillo (M)
  • 13 R. Tapia (M)
  • 20 E. Flores (M)
  • 10 J. Farfán (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Guerrero
  • 11 R. Ruidíaz
  • 23 P. Aquino
  • 3 A. Corzo
  • 4 A. Santamaría
  • 5 M. Araujo
  • 7 P. Hurtado
  • 12 C. Cáceda
  • 14 A. Polo
  • 16 W. Cartagena
  • 21 J. Carvallo
  • 22 N. Loyola

Denmark

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 4 S. Kjær (D)
  • 14 H. Dalsgaard (D)
  • 17 J. Stryger Larsen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 7 W. Kvist (M)
  • 8 T. Delaney (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 23 P. Sisto (M)
  • 9 N. Jørgensen (F)
  • 20 Y. Poulsen (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 L. Schöne
  • 11 M. Braithwaite
  • 13 M. Jørgensen
  • 2 M. Krohn-Dehli
  • 3 J. Vestergaard
  • 5 J. Knudsen
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 15 V. Fischer
  • 16 J. Lössl
  • 18 L. Lerager
  • 21 A. Cornelius
  • 22 F. Rønnow

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    36' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Kvist · On: L. Schöne
  2. Peru
    38' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    Renato Tapia

    Foul

  3. Denmark
    59' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: C. Eriksen
  4. Peru
    62' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Flores · On: P. Guerrero
  5. Denmark
    67' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Sisto · On: M. Braithwaite
  6. Denmark
    81' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Christensen · On: M. Jørgensen
  7. Peru
    85' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Farfán · On: R. Ruidíaz
  8. Denmark
    86' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Delaney

    Foul

  9. Peru
    87' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Renato Tapia · On: P. Aquino
  10. Denmark
    90' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Poulsen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Peru Denmark
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 418 364
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 341 289
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark's Y. Poulsen's goal in the 59th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, breaking Peru's resistance.
  • ▸ Peru's Renato Tapia received an early yellow card, possibly affecting their defensive strategy and morale.