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World Cup post-game: Japan 3, Denmark 1

Japan is through to the second round of the FIFA World Cup following a convincing 3-1 win over Denmark on Thursday in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Japan free kick prowess dooms Danes

Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo scored on blistering free kicks 13 minutes apart to lead Japan over Denmark in what amounted to an elimination game at the World Cup in Rustenburg.

Bendtner an X-factor: Japanese coach

Japan coach Takeshi Okada is predicting a tough encounter against Denmark in the team's final World Cup group match Thursday, especially if Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner is fit to play.

World Cup post-game: Denmark 2, Cameroon 1

Cameroon was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after Dennis Rommedahl guided Denmark to a 2-1 win Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa.

Denmark hangs on to eliminate Cameroon

Dennis Rommedahl scored the winner on 61 minutes and Denmark hung on by its fingernails for half an hour to beat Cameroon 2-1 at the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup post-game: Netherlands 2, Denmark 0

The Netherlands needed an own-goal to squeak out a 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday in Johannesburg in Group E action at the FIFA World Cup.

Dutch step past Danes

The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 in their first World Cup match on Monday, as Simon Poulson scored an own goal and Dirk Kuyt put the Netherlands ahead for good late in the match.

Denmark's injury troubles worsen

Denmark's injury worries in attack have worsened, with striker Jon Dahl Tomasson joining Nicklas Bendtner on the list of doubtfuls for the team's World Cup opener against the Netherlands.

Denmark coach resumes work after illness

Denmark coach Morten Olsen is back on his feet after being out sick for two days with a virus.

Denmark coach Olsen out sick with fever

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has fallen ill with a fever, leaving his assistant temporarily in charge of the team's World Cup preparations.