Denmark virtually earned the second Group C advancement slot after tying South Africa 1-1. Following midweek admonitions from FIFA world soccer governing body president Sepp Blatter and World Cup co-president Michel Platini that not enough red ejection cards were being issued for illegal tackles, referees issued 16 cards in the two games, five of them red. Platini said officials had over-reacted to criticism. The referees need to be bit more careful. Zidane, who had a yellow card the first game, was sent off for stamping on Saudi Arabia captain Fuad Amin, which he said was accidental following a challenge.
Players have to exercise more control and discipline.
We have not only lost him for two matches but it looks likely that Dugarry has suffered a serious injury to his right leg and will be out for a fortnight at least. Dugarry appeared to pull a hamstring when he lifted his right leg to settle a high ball. It was like Amateur Hour for the referee. Denmark - Allan Nielsen 13. South Africa - Benedict McCarthy 52.