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Watch - Russia 2018, Group C: Denmark vs France match highlights

Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 18:48 Last update: about 7 years ago

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A game neither France nor Denmark needed to win threw up the World Cup's first 0-0 draw amid boos and whistles from fans in Moscow on Tuesday.

A slow-paced game out of step with a vibrant tournament ensured already-qualified France wins Group C and Denmark advances as runner-up, both unbeaten in the group.

A draw ensured that outcome, though Peru's 2-0 victory over Australia playing at the same time meant the Danes would have advanced to the round of 16 even had they lost.

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That rarely seemed likely as a French team with six starters rested barely tested Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel until substitute Nabil Fekir tried with two long-range shots.

Much of a 78,011 crowd in Luzhniki Stadium, where the tournament's final match will be played, whistled at misplaced passes and slow play as the game progressed and Denmark protected its point — likely aware Australia had no chance of winning. Denmark coach Age Hareide said Monday his staff would get updates from their group rivals' game in Sochi.

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