ULSAN, South Korea -- With a late headed goal from Jon Dahl Tomasson -- his second in a game that for periods descended into scrappiness and bad-tempered fouls -- Denmark started its 2002 World Cup campaign here on Saturday with an important 2-1 victory over Uruguay.
Denmark coach Morten Olsen hailed his lanky striker's contribution, saying: "It's nice to see the things you've practiced paying off on the pitch."
"I still see France as favorite in this group, even after last night's result against Senegal, and they will be very difficult to play against," he said. "I also think Senegal did marvelously and they have solid defenders." Denmark faces Senegal in Taegu on Thursday.