Danish coach Morten Olsen blamed his side’s failure to deal with set-pieces as the reason for their World Cup exit, but declined to acknowledge the superiority of the Japan team which beat them 3-1 in the final Group E game.
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Japan too good for Denmark
Japan are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after they comfortably disposed of Denmark 3-1 in Rustenburg.
The victory takes Japan through as Group E runners-up and earns them a second round encounter with Paraguay in Pretoria next Tuesday.
World Cup Preview: Denmark v Japan
Making light of their the pre-tournament form, Japan are on the verge of making a little piece of history by becoming the first Japanese side to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on foreign soil.
Olsen seeks improvement from Denmark
Denmark boss Morten Olsen was critical of his players despite their comeback to earn a 2-1 win over Cameroon on Saturday.
Cameroon challenge ended by Denmark
The African challenge at the 2010 World Cup suffered another serious setback when Cameroon crashed out of the tournament after losing 2-1 to Denmark in a thrilling game in Pretoria.
World Cup Preview: Cameroon v Denmark
Denmark and Cameroon will be looking to put opening game defeats to their Group E rivals behind them when they clash in Pretoria this evening, in what looks to be the pick of the games on day nine of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Holland see off Denmark
A comical own goal by Daniel Agger and a late Dirk Kuyt effort helped Holland kick of their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over a disappointing Denmark side at Soccer City.
World Cup preview: Holland v Denmark
Holland and Denmark kick-off their World Cup campaigns when they meet at Soccer City on Monday, with the Dutch widely expected to be in contention for the title.
Denmark coach Morten Olsen interview
World Soccer: What would constitute a good World Cup for your team this summer?
Morten Olsen: The first target is to qualify from the group phase. That would be an excellent result for a little country like Denmark. To reach the quarter-finals would be fantastic, but I would never look that far ahead. We have very good players but so many
Denmark Squad
Coach
Morten Olsen
14.08.49
Denmark coach since July 2000
Captained Denmark at their first World Cup in 1986 and now leading his country to the finals for a second time as coach (after 2002). Extended his contract with the national team in January to take charge of the 2012 European Championship campaign.
Goalkeepers
Stephan Andersen
26-11-81
Brondby
6 caps. 0 goals.
The long-term deputy to Sorensen, but barely had a
