Match report

Australia Defeats Denmark 1-0 in World Cup Clash

Australia
Australia
1–0
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Nov 30, 2022

Australia stunned Denmark with a single goal from M. Leckie in the 60th minute to claim a narrow but significant victory in their FIFA World Cup match. Despite numerous substitutions and strong efforts from both sides, Australia's resilience proved decisive in securing all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Australia secured victory with a 1-0 win against Denmark.
  • • M. Leckie scored the only goal at the 60th minute mark.
  • • R. McGree provided the assist for the winning goal.
  • • A. Behich and M. Degenek received yellow cards for Australia.
  • • Denmark made multiple substitutions in an effort to level the score.

Lineups

Australia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 2 M. Degenek (D)
  • 19 H. Souttar (D)
  • 4 K. Rowles (D)
  • 16 A. Behich (D)
  • 7 M. Leckie (M)
  • 13 A. Mooy (M)
  • 22 J. Irvine (M)
  • 23 C. Goodwin (M)
  • 14 R. McGree (F)
  • 15 M. Duke (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Baccus
  • 8 B. Wright
  • 9 J. Maclaren
  • 10 A. Hrustić
  • 12 A. Redmayne
  • 24 J. King
  • 3 N. Atkinson
  • 11 A. Mabil
  • 17 C. Devlin
  • 25 J. Cummings
  • 5 F. Karačić
  • 6 M. Tilio
  • 18 D. Vukovic
  • 20 T. Deng
  • 21 G. Kuol

Denmark

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 5 J. Mæhle (D)
  • 7 M. Jensen (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen (F)
  • 9 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 25 J. Lindstrøm (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Bah
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 14 M. Damsgaard
  • 24 R. Skov
  • 21 A. Cornelius
  • 4 S. Kjær
  • 20 Y. Poulsen
  • 16 O. Christensen
  • 3 V. Nelsson
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 22 F. Rønnow
  • 17 J. Stryger Larsen
  • 15 C. Nørgaard
  • 18 D. Wass

Timeline

  1. Australia
    4' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    Aziz Behich

    Foul

  2. Denmark
    46' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kristensen · On: A. Bah
  3. Australia
    57' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Degenek

    Foul

  4. Denmark
    59' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Braithwaite · On: K. Dolberg
  5. Denmark
    59' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jensen · On: M. Damsgaard
  6. Australia
    60' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Leckie · Assist: R. McGree
  7. Denmark
    69' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Skov Olsen · On: R. Skov
  8. Denmark
    70' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Maehle · On: A. Cornelius
  9. Australia
    74' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McGree · On: B. Wright
  10. Denmark
    75' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    R. Skov

    Foul

  11. Australia
    82' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mitchell Duke · On: J. Maclaren
  12. Australia
    89' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Leckie · On: A. Hrustic

Match Stats

Stat Australia Denmark
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 64% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 304 664
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 195 548
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Australia's early defensive strength, highlighted by key yellow card fouls by Aziz Behich and M. Degenek, set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The decisive goal from M. Leckie in the 60th minute shifted momentum in favor of Australia, solidifying their lead.