Denmark v Ireland
Denmark (6) v Ireland (4)
The first match of the homeless world cup kicks off to a grand fanfare, with all of the other countries watching on pitch one. The Irish and Danish teams have a last minute pep talk before the kick off.
Ireland score from a penalty soon after kick off. Scorer Roy Marshall number 5.
Denmark come close with three good shots saved by the Irish keeper.
Goal to Ireland, Marshall once again. 2-0 to Ireland!
The Danish Number 11 comes close as he hits the bar. The Danish deadlock is finally broken as Thomsen scores to the delight of the home crowd. 2-1 to Ireland.
The Irish keeper Cosgrave is in top form.
Danish goal from Bell. Excellent touch.
And another from Bell straight away! 3-2 to Denmark!
Denmark have all the pressure but the Irish are holding up well.
As some rain comes in before half time the surface starts to get slippery; another thing for the players to consider when playing.
Bell hits the post again for Denmark.
David Doyle scores for Ireland to make it 3-3 going in to half time.
HALF TIME
Thomsen hits the bar for Denmark straight after the kick off.
The Irish keeper makes a string of great saves to continue his form from the first half.
Goal to Denmark! Bell makes it 4-3!
A free kick to Denmark is saved once again by the in-form Irish keeper.
Bell scores again to make it 5-3, and the crowd show their appreciation.
Bell scores yet again. Surely a contender for man of the match! 6-3 to the home nation!
Two minutes left and Ireland get one back from the captain Curtis. 6-4 to Denmark.
Blue card for Higgins of Ireland. He's off for two minutes.
Denmark win the opening game with a 6-4 victory. An excellent first match that promises for an action-packed tournament!
by Matt Simpson and Aidin Sarfaraz