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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group C: Denmark & France in drab goalless draw!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday, June 26 afternoon with Denmark and France played out a drab goalless draw at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

The less said about the 2018 FIFA World Cup’s first goalless draw, the better as title contenders France once more failed to convince with their quality as Denmark wanted the point to ensure their progress to the knockout stage.

France had more of the chances in the first half, while Denmark had the better chances in the second session.

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 – Group C

Denmark 0-0 France

Goals: none

Denmark: Schmeichel – Dalsgaard, Kjaer, M. Jörgensen, Stryger Larsen – A. Christensen – Eriksen, Delaney (90’+2 Lerager) – Braithwaite, Sisto (60′ Fischer) – Cornelius (75′ Dolberg)
Subs: Lössl, Rönnow, Knudsen, Vestergaard, Krohn-Dehli, Kvist, Schöne, N. Jörgensen

France: Mandanda – Sidibé, Varane, Kimpembe, Lucas (50′ Mendy) – Kanté, N’Zonzi – Dembelé (78′ Mbappé), Griezmann (68′ Fekir), Lemar – Giroud
Subs: Areola, Lloris, Pavard, Rami, Umtiti, Matuidi, Pogba, Tolisso, Thauvin

Referee: Sandro Ricci (Brazil)

Man of the Match: Ngolo Kanté (France)

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