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Denmark were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia in the second game of their World Cup campaign on Thursday.
Christian Eriksen put the Danes ahead after seven minutes, capping off a well-worked passage of play with a stunning close-range half-volley.
But Denmark were unable to hold on to their lead, with Australia's Mile Jedinak converting from the spot once again following intervention from VAR seven minutes before the break.
Both sides toiled to find a winner after the restart but were ultimately made to share the spoils.
So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings:
Show all 22 1 /22World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Kasper Schmeichel - 6/10 Looked ropey on the set pieces but made two good saves in the dying minutes to keep the score level
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Henrik Dalsgaard - 6/10 A solid display. He was good on the overlap and delivered some accurate crosses into the area
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Simon Kjaer - 6/10 Firm in defence and happy to send long balls forward when people ran behind the opposition backline
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Andreas Christensen - 6/10 Made a great block in the first half and partnered Kjaer well to keep the shots to a minimum
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Jens Stryger Larsen - 5/10 Made a few good runs down the left to get in behind the defence but offered little else
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Lasse Schone - 5/10 A classy flick into Paulsen created a chance for Sisto early in the second half. He was solid if not spectacular in midfield
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Thomas Delaney - 5/10 Got more involved in the second half, moved forward and tried to set up the strikers
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Yussuf Poulsen- 5/10 Gave away the penalty with a trailing arm. It was perhaps a little harsh but he tried to make up for it by pushing forward
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Christian Eriksen - 7/10 Scored a beauty for the Danes. Delivered good balls into the area and fed Sisto and Jorgensen consistently
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Pione Sisto - 6/10 Had a long-ranged shot saved by Ryan and got into some good areas to link with Jorgensen. Should have done better with his second-half chances and got booked with five minutes to go
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Nicolai Jorgensen - 6/10 Had a few chances including a free header that he sent wide, but his lay-off to Eriksen for the first goal was quality
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Mathew Ryan - 6/10 Made some good saves. Had no chance to stop Eriksen’s shot
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Joshua Risdon - 5/10 Very quiet day at right back for him
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Trent Sainsbury - 6/10 Was active in defence and responded well to going behind, had some chances to score from set pieces as well
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Mark Milligan - 5/10 Didn’t do a lot wrong at the back but his communication with Sainsbury wasn’t great. Afforded Eriksen bags of space for the first goal
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Aziz Behich - 5/10 Defensively sound. Was willing to come forward but didn’t make much impact
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Mathew Leckie - 7/10 His header won the penalty that lead to the equaliser. Ran down the left, right and middle and his header narrowly missed the goal in the first half
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Aaron Mooy - 6/10 Delivered the free kicks into the box but they were a little loose. Had a good chance in the second half but hit it over the bar
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Mile Jedinak - 7/10 Scored the all-important penalty. Was calm in midfield and his experience showed as he linked well with Mooy
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Robbie Kruse - 7/10 Ran himself ragged. With Leckie and Rogic he was the driving force behind Australia’s attacks. Had a shot blocked by Christensen in the first half that would have gone in
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Tom Rogic - 6/10 Linked well with Kruse. Between them they found the gaps in Denmark’s defence. Wasn’t afraid to shoot and was good down the left side
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World Cup: Denmark vs Australia player ratings Andrew Nabbout - 5/10 Quiet in front of goal. Tried his best but didn’t have a clear shot
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