Denmark 1-0 China
Denmark is ranked 13th in the world , while China is ranked 14th. The confrontation between the two teams in Group D of the 2023 Women's World Cup is the most balanced match since the beginning of the tournament. The developments on the field prove that.
The first half was a tight affair. Both teams played cautiously and did not have many attacking situations that threatened the opponent's defense. The 2 minutes of extra time showed that this was a boring half.
The Danish team had more possession of the ball. However, the European representatives' attacks were blocked. They had no space to coordinate on the opponent's field when the Chinese women's team played with a tight and focused formation.
After the break, the two teams played more excitingly. Denmark attacked more, which also created counter-attack opportunities for China. However, both teams' players were poor at the decisive moments, when it was necessary to pass the ball into a favorable position or to finish.
The Danish team scored in the 90th minute.
Just when the spectators thought the score was a draw, the goal appeared from a set piece situation in the 90th minute. The Danish team celebrated after Amalie Vangsgaard scored. According to statistics from the World Football Federation (FIFA), this was the only shot on target of the Danish team in the match.
The 7 minutes of extra time was not enough for the Chinese women's team to equalize. The Danish women's team won 1-0, sharing 3 points with the English team after the first match of Group D.
Result: Denmark 1-0 China
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Denmark: Vangsgaard (90')
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