JAKARTA - The Tunisian national team made a surprise in the last match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D preliminary, Wednesday, November 30 evening. They managed to overthrow France with a narrow score.
Unfortunately, victory means nothing. Tunisia still failed to accompany Les Bleus to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
The reason is, at the same time, Australia also won over Denmark. Socceroos also advanced to the knockout phase after collecting six points.
Tunisia had to settle for third place with four points. While Denmark is in a distended position with only one point collection.
Tunisia defeat France but the holders finish top of Group D 👏#FIFAWorldCup | @adidasfootball
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022
Having made sure to qualify for the last 16, France fielded the second-tier squad. Coach Didier Deschamps gave the opportunity to play to a number of players who previously sat on the bench.
This made Tunisia even more daring to appear attacking. Even France made more survive.
Tunisia finally broke the deadlock in the 58th minute. Wahbi Khazri listed his name on the scoreboard after breaking into the French goal which was escorted by Steve Mandanda with his left foot kick.
Left behind by one goal, France tried to get up. A number of pillar players were finally played, including Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.
Les Bleus won several golden opportunities. Unfortunately, none of them were converted into equalizer goals.
Antoine Griezmann broke into Tunisia's goal in the second half extra minutes, but it was disallowed after the referee saw the VAR show. The final score remains 1-0 for Tunisia.
❌ The goal is disallowed after a VAR check! https://t.co/HuDnZ2TxFz
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022
Australia is facing this match with big capital, namely a two-point advantage over Denmark and also Tunisia.
Denmark, which was chasing victory, has been pressing since the start of the match. Christian Eriksen and his friends played dominantly with possession in the first half.
Slowly, Australia was able to get out of pressure, although still lost in possession. Several times Socceroos troops raised threats.
Australia's efforts finally paid off in the 60th minute. Receiving Riley McGree's pass, Mathew Leckie put his team 1-0 up.
This one goal is enough for Australia to win the game. In addition, they also have the right to step into the next round.
Australia are through to the Round of 16! 🇦🇺 #FIFAWorldCup | @adidasfootball
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022
Final standings Group D 2022 World Cup:
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