The Danish national football team expressed disappointment following their 0-0 draw against Scotland in their World Cup qualification opener, a match where they felt they held a significant advantage.

Players highlighted the team’s over-reliance on crosses into the box, which proved ineffective against the Scottish defense.

Center-back Joachim Andersen noted a lack of variation in their attacking play, pointing out that the repetitive crosses were easily defended. He emphasized the need to improve this aspect before their upcoming match against Greece. Andersen also suggested the team missed Christian Eriksen’s ability to create dangerous passes and opportunities.

Defender Joakim Mæhle echoed Andersen’s concerns, observing that the team’s focus on the right wing became predictable, making it easy for Scotland to defend.

National coach Brian Riemer acknowledged the need for improved crossing quality, suggesting that players could gain an advantage by crossing from closer to the goal, rather than from wide positions. He admitted that the team resorted to crossing too easily instead of combining in wider areas.

Despite the attacking struggles, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel found positives in the team’s defensive performance, highlighting their solid defense and clean sheet. He believes the team fought well and prevented Scotland from creating any significant chances.