Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard is assured his facet can “deal with” Sam Kerr if the Matildas captain is match sufficient to make her first look of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday at Stadium Australia.
The Matildas will meet the Danes for a spot within the quarter-finals after Sondergaard’s staff completed second in Group D following a 2-0 win over Haiti in Perth on Tuesday night time.
Denmark completed three factors behind Group D winners England, who thrashed China 6-1 in Adelaide.
England will head to Brisbane to face Nigeria – who completed second in Group B behind Australia – on the identical night time because the Matildas’ assembly with the Danes.
Midfielder Pernille Harder scored from the penalty spot to offer Denmark a first-half lead over Haiti, with substitute Sanne Troelsgaard sealing the win with a stoppage-time aim.
The Matildas beat Denmark 3-1 in Viborg in October final yr, with ahead Caitlin Foord scoring twice and midfielder Katrina Gorry additionally discovering the again of the online for the winners.
The groups additionally met in June 2021, with Denmark successful 3-2 in Horsens.
“We have played Australia twice in the last couple of years, and Sam Kerr played in both of those games, so we know how to deal with her,” Sondergaard mentioned.
“Even though it’s difficult, we know how she plays. We know she can be out of a game and then suddenly she’s in the right place at the right moment.
“Of course you have to have an eye on her, if she’s fit of course.”
Sondergaard was extremely impressed by the Matildas’ show – with out Kerr, who has a calf harm – of their 4-0 thrashing of Canada earlier this week in Melbourne.
“Their performance against Canada was perfect in a way,” he mentioned.
“The whole nation are standing behind them, and I think that’s important for them … (but) it could also be pressure if the game goes into the second half and it’s still 0-0.
“I think we have a good chance, but we also know it’s going to be difficult, and we’re looking forward to the game.”
Source: www.news.com.au
