DATE=JUNE 1, 2002

TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT

NUMBER=2-290406

TITLE=WORLD CUP-DENMARK WINS (S)

BYLINE=PARKE BREWER

DATELINE=SEOUL

CONTENT=

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INTRO: Denmark has opened its World Cup football campaign (Saturday) with a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in South Korea. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports from Seoul.

TEXT: Jon (yan) Dahl Tomasson scored both goals for Denmark in Ulsan, to give his team a 2-1 Group-A win against Uruguay.

Tomasson's first goal came from about eight meters out off a pass from Jesper Gronkjaer just before halftime. Dario Rodriguez equalized for Uruguay two minutes into the second half (47th minute) when he scored a beautiful left-footed volley, curling the shot into the upper corner of the goal. Tomasson's game-winner came on a header in the 83rd minute off a well-placed crossing pass from Martin Jorgensen.

Victorious Danish coach Morten Olsen:

// Olsen Act //

It was not only a good score, but I think the combination for the goals was marvelous. It's good to see his team as a coach when something you train on the pitch you can see it in the game.

// End Act //

With the 2-1 win, Denmark now shares the Group-A lead on three points with Senegal, which upset defending champion France here in Seoul, 1-0, in the opening match Friday night. Denmark faces Senegal Thursday, while France will play Uruguay. (signed)

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