Mile Jedinak scored from the penalty spot as Australia came from behind to draw 1-1 with Denmark in Thursday afternoon’s Group C clash at the 2018 World Cup.
A victory for Denmark would have moved them to within touching distance of the knockout stage, but Jedinak’s 38th minute spot kick following a VAR review saw the points shared.
Denmark were ahead in the seventh minute, however, when Tottenham Hotspur attacker Christian Eriksen fired a powerful effort past Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan following an excellent flick from Nicolai Jorgensen.
Robbie Kruse then had a strike blocked inside the Denmark box following smart work from Leckie in the 30th minute, but Australia were level from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.
The referee had initially missed a Poulsen handball inside the Denmark box, but VAR called for a review, and the decision was eventually given. Jedinak scored a spot kick against France, and the Aston Villa midfielder also made no mistake in this match as he sent the ball past Kasper Schmeichel.
Australia had two more chances in the latter stages, but Arzani and Leckie were both denied by the Denmark goalkeeper once again as the points were shared on the afternoon.
Denmark will end their Group C campaign against France on June 26, while Australia – who can still qualify – finish against Peru on the same day.
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