Australia reach World Cup last 16 and send Denmark home
Australia reached the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time in their history with a 1-0 win over a disappointing Denmark on Wednesday.
Winger Mathew Leckie scored the winner on the hour with a smart run and finish to end Denmark's Qatar hopes at the group stage.
Denmark's Mathias Jensen, the Brentford midfielder, shot powerfully at goal and was denied by goalkeeper Mathew Ryan in the 11th minute when he probably should have passed.
Riley McGree stung the palms of Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a rare Australian counterattack.
Australia and Denmark both made one change at the break and spectators at Al Janoub Stadium would have been hoping it might trigger a bit more action in the second half.
France had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside in the final minute of stoppage-time as Tunisia held on to register a shock victory.
However, despite victory they failed to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup.
Substitute Antoine Griezmann volleyed in a dramatic equaliser at the Education City Stadium, but the VAR decision meant Tunisia captain Wahbi Khazi's brilliant first-half goal proved to be the winner.
Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Atletico Madrid's Griezmann were brought on later in the second half to try and find a way back into the game.
Didier Deschamps' side are set to face the runner-up of Group C, currently Argentina, in the last 16 on Sunday, 4 December.
