Look: Defending champions France held by Croatia in UEFA Nations League

Match ends 1-1 while Denmark and Austria match delayed due to floodlight failure

Last updated: June 07, 2022 | 14:57

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France players pose for a team group photo before the Group A1 match against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League at the Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia.

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Croatia's Josip Brekalo (left) duels for the ball with France's Benjamin Pavard during the match.

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France's William Saliba heads the ball away from danger during the match which ended in a 1-1 draw. Defending champions France have one point from two Nations League games.

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Croatia's Mateo Kovacic (left) in action with France's Matteo Guendouzi. France coach Didier Deschamps made 10 changes from the side who threw away a lead to lose 2-1 to Denmark on Friday.

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Croatia's Ante Budimir in action with France's Mike Maignan and William Saliba. France now face an uphill battle to reach next year's Nations League finals after throwing away two leads in five days.

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Meanwhile in the same group there was a floodlight failure during the match between Austria and Denmark at the Ernst Happel Stadion.

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Fans used their phone lights during the black out that caused a delay to the kick-off.

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Denmark overcame Austria 2-1 in the match which was delayed for 90 minutes because of the power failure.

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Denmark's midfielder Pierre Hojbjerg (centre) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate Yussuf Poulsen.

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Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen (centre) and defender Victor Nelsson (left) celebrate after wining the match. Denmark now top the group on six points.

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