Olsen: We were lucky

Denmark coach Morten Olsen admitted his side were lucky to escape with a draw after a storming second-half performance by Senegal.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002 - 11:34

Denmark coach Morten Olsen admitted his side were lucky to escape with a draw after a storming second-half performance by Senegal.

The match, in which tempers frayed several times, ended 1-1 with Jon-Dahl Tomasson scoring a penalty in the first half and Salif Diao equalising before being sent off for a dangerous tackle.

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Courts World Cup Heathrow Person: Olsen Person: Morten Olsen Person: Jon-Dahl Tomasson Person: Salif Diao Person: Bruno Metsu Person: Tony Sylva Organisation: Denmark Organisation: Senegal Organisation: France Organisation: Uruguay Organisation: Africa.’’

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