World Cup 2002 : Denmark beats Uruguay 2-1
ULSAN, Jun. 1, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Denmark defeated Uruguay by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday night at the Munsu Stadium in Ulsan.
Jon Dahl Tomasson scored dual goals
Denmark dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Jon Dahl Tomasson in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Danes further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Jon Dahl Tomasson with just 7 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Dane top of Group A with 3 points. In their next game, Denmark will meet second-placed Senegal at the Munsu Stadium on June 6, while Uruguay will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Denmark at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Uruguay
1:2
Denmark
1:2 (0:1)
- 1 June 2002
- 18:00
- Ulsan
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3 |
 Senegal | 3 |
| Uruguay | 0 |
 France | 0 |
Matches
- France 0-1 Senegal
- Uruguay 1-2 Denmark
- Denmark - Senegal 15:30
- France - Uruguay 20:30
- Denmark - France 15:30
- Senegal - Uruguay 15:30
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