Scenario three – Outcome decided on fair play, or even lots

A Denmark defeat coupled with an Australia win would see the outcome decided on goal difference.

If the Danes lose by a single goal and the Socceroos win by the same margin, it would come down to goals scored, and then fair play.

Australia currently have the edge in that department, with three yellow cards compared to Denmark’s four.

Remarkably, if all those factors are tied, the result could be resolved by drawing lots.