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| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 22 July 2023 | 1:00 pm | Women's World Cup | 2022/23 |
Match Report
Late Denmark Goal Leaves China Burnt
Super sub Amalie Vansgaard scored a 89th minute winner as Denmark beat China 1-0 in their first round Group D encounter.
Denmark, who were playing in their first World Cup since 2007, were frustrated by a resilient China defence until Vansgaard’s goal from a corner.
No.13 in the world China had the first opportunity of the match as Chen Qiaozhu’s shot from 20 yards out was comfortably saved by Lene Christensen.
Denmark are one place below China in the Fifa world rankings and their first opportunity fell to Kathrine Moller Kuhl off a rebound from a corner but the midfielders effort sailed well wide of the goal.
A rather uneventful first half ensued with the contest feeling the effects of a nervy opening group game.
China were on top, looking more energised and dominating territory but with just one shot on target to show for their efforts, both sides knew going into the dressing rooms that they had to improve in the final third.
A subdued first half was illustrated by each side’s goals expected rate, China - 0.32, Denmark 0.4.
China broke forward at the start of the second half as substitute Wang Shuang made an instant impact by intercepting the Danish defence and her shot from outside the box was well saved by Christensen.
Moments later, Denmark squandered a golden opportunity as Nicoline Sorensen broke down the left and her cross was poorly headed away by the China defence leaving Josefine Hasbo with an open goal.
However, the midfielder’s effort was poor and her header flew over the crossbar.
Sorensen continued to look dangerous for Denmark and her delivery in search for striker Janni Thomsen was only cut out by a vital intervention by Qiaozhu.
Denmark piled on the pressure in the final 15 minutes as a free kick into the box was almost turned in by China striker Shuang into her own net.
Substitute Vansgaard struck late on as she scored tapped home from close range and despite a VAR review for a possible offside the goal was given and Denmark take the three points to go level with England.
There was still time for a final scare as an excellent ball into the box by Yang Lina forced a clearance off the line.
Nevertheless, Denmark held on and will take on England Friday morning, before China are in action against Haiti.
Full time in Perth and it’s Denmark one China nil.
Timeline
Ground
| Perth Rectangular Stadium |
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| HBF Park, 310, Pier Street, Perth, City Of Vincent, Western Australia, 6000, Australia |
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Full time: Denmark 1-0 China
Super sub Amalie Vansgaard knocks home from close range off a corner and despite a VAR review the goal stands.
Janni Thomsen is replaced by Amalie Vansgaard
Li Mengwen is replaced by Chen Gao
Madsen plays a great cut back and finds Signe Bruun but China make an important block to send the ball out for a corner.
Denmark continue to pepper the China goal but it remains goalless.
A Denmark free kick into the box is cleared by Wang Shuang but her header is only a whisker away from the ball going into her own net.
Nicoline Sorensen is replaced by Rikke Madsen.
China have a well whipped in corner but their pressure is eventually alleviated by the Danish defence.
Wang Shansha has an effort that sails over the crossbar.
Denmark: Kathrine Moller Kuhl is replaced by Signe Bruun.
The resulting corner is comfortably cleared by China.
Sorensen puts in a fantastic ball into the box trying to pick out Janni Thomsen but a vital intervention by Chen Qiaozhu keeps the scores level.
Denmark squander a golden opportunity as Nicoline Sorensen breaks down the left, her cross is headed away and falls to Josefine Hasbo but despite having an open goal, the effort is poor and flies well over the bar.
China break forward as substitute Wang Shuang makes an instant impact by intercepting the Danish defence and her shot from outside the box is well saved by Christensen.
China: Wang Shuang replaces Zhang Xin.
Back underway in the second half.
Half time: Denmark 0-0 China
Two additional minutes will be played.
Corner for Denmark is comfortably cleared by the China defence.
Rikke Sevecke puts an arm across Chen Qiaozhu and is rightly yellow carded for a professional foul while China were on the counter attack.
The partisan China supporters are making their voices heard in an attempt to spur their side on to score the opening goal.
Quick touches from China threatening Denmark as they edge this nervy contest so far.
China make a break down the left as Lou Jiahui produces silky skills with a step over and her ball into the box picks out Chen Qiaozhu, who is muscled out of possession.
There's a break in play as Yao Wei makes a strong challenge on Janni Thomsen. The tackle is fair and strong but leaves the Denmark forward down receiving treatment.
Both sides still trying to find their rhythm with either yet to really test the other.
Denmark are enjoying sustained pressure and are threatening the China backline.
Denmark's first opportunity falls to Kathrine Moller Kuhl off a rebound from a corner but her shot drifted well wide.
Denmark look a threat from set pieces with their height advantage and will look to utilise that to create opportunities.
Good spell of pressure from China as they continue to dominate possession and territory in the opening stages.
China's Chen Qiaozhu has the first shooting opportunity of the match as she has a go from 20 yards out, but her effort is comfortably saved.
A two-goal victory for either side here would see them end the day top of Group D.
China have started the brighter of the two sides but both are yet to create a clear cut opportunity.
Half chances for both sides early on, hopefully a sign for things to come.
Kick off: We're underway in Perth.
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