Denmark vs Tunisia LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction as Eriksen frustrated in return
Denmark 0-0 Tunisia: The spirited Tunisians stopped Christian Eriksen getting a win in his first World Cup game since his cardiac arrest
Denmark hit the woodwork in the second half as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tunisia in their Group D World Cup opener that smouldered and sparked, but never quite caught fire at the Education City Stadium.
Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.
The Danes upped the tempo in the second, with Christian Eriksen - playing his first World Cup match since recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered at Euro 2020 - firing a rasping left-foot shot that was saved by goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen in the 69th minute, and Andreas Cornelius hitting the post with a close-range header from the resulting corner.
Tunisia defended resolutely and threatened on the counter as the Danes struggled to break them down and, in the end, their fans were delighted with a point that sets them up for their next game against Australia, while Denmark face France.
Relive all the action with our live blog below:
Mexico 0-0 Poland
90+2 mins: The corner is headed away by Glik.
Brave defending from the Poland man, who a couple of minutes ago blocked a Lozano cross with his face at point-blank range.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
90 mins: Mexico win a corner on their right flank through Antuna.
Seven minutes of added time to come.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
87 mins: Lozano has looked just as dangerous since moving to the left as he was on the right.
Not his best moment now, though: He tries a cross with the outside of boot, but it’s blocked, then the Mexico man charges into the back of Cash and gives away a free kick.
Zielinski is replaced by Arkadiusz Milik for Poland.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
85 mins: A bit of a role reversal now, as Cash blocks a cross and the ball goes out for a Mexico corner.
The corner is headed out of the Poland box, and the Mexican players work the ball out to their right, where they win a throw-in.
Uriel Antuna replaces Alexis Vega in the meantime.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
82 mins: Cash’s cross from Poland’s right flank is cut out at the source, and the ball goes out for a corner...
The subsequent delivery is headed across goal, then cleared at the back post!
Mexico break and switch play to the left wing, where Jimenez will surge towards the Poland box...
But he’s dispossessed!
Mexico 0-0 Poland
81 mins: Vega tries his luck from a long way out, but his shot swerves well high and wide of the Poland goal.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
As promised, here is more on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit, which was confirmed moments ago:
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United with immediate effect
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United with immediate effect in the wake of his explosive interview with Piers Morgan ahead of the World Cup.
Mexico 0-0 Poland
76 mins: Poland substitute Frankowski receives a yellow card for a late challenge on Lozano, who is left holding his calf while on the turf.
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