FIFA World Cup · Thursday 18 June 1998 · Toulouse, France
South Africa 1–1 Denmark (18 Jun 1998): Result & Goals
Goals
- 12'
Allan NielsenDenmark - 51'
Benni McCarthySouth Africa
Pre-match prediction
18%28%54%
South Africa winDrawDenmark win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Denmark.
- South Africa won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
- Denmark won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1642, Denmark 1819 — Denmark were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–3 vs France12 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Iceland6 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Argentina25 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Zambia20 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Egypt28 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
Denmark: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Saudi Arabia12 Jun 1998 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–2 vs Cameroon5 Jun 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Sweden28 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Norway22 Apr 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Scotland25 Mar 1998 · International Friendly