#Match Report: Denmark pips Peru in Group D

Summary

Denmark started off their World Cup campaign on a winning note beating Peru by a solitary goal in a Group D match played on Saturday.

Denmark managed to break the deadlock at the 58th minute. Christian Eriksen teed up Yussuf Poulsen on a counter attack and the latter netted the opening goal. Peru had started off the second half by dominating the clash.

Peru almost restored parity four minutes later but a strong hand from Kasper Schmeichel ensured the goalbound effort from Edison Flores did not get into the net.

In the first half, Christian Cueva missed a penalty, that was awarded after Poulsen fouled Flores. Despite sending Schmeichel the wrong way the Cueva skyed his kick.

Moments

29′ Farfan on a break, tries to make a shot at goal but the shot flies.33′ Carrillo with a shot but it is parred away but Denmark keeper Schmeichel.45′ Yussuf Poulsen pulls legs by Flores, referee Bakary Gassama awards a penalty4545′ Christian Cueva hesitates in his run-up, sends Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way and proceeds to sky his effort from 12 yards over the bar. That was awful.58′ Goal!! Yussuf Poulsen slots the ball past Pedro Gallese from a tight angle after being teed up Christian Eriksen.