World Cup 2002 : Denmark beats France 2-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
INCHEON, Jun. 11, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Denmark defeated France by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon at the Munhak Stadium in Incheon.
Denmark dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Dennis Rommedahl in the 22nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Danes further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Jon Dahl Tomasson in the 67th minute.
Denmark advance to the Round of 16. France is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Denmark at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Denmark
2:0
France
2:0 (1:0)
- 11 June 2002
- 15:30
- Incheon
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 7 |
 Senegal | 5 |
 Uruguay | 2 |
| France | 1 |
Matches
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