( CNN ) -- Denmark and the Czech Republic drew 0-0 in their opening World Cup Group B match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday . The home side created a number of chances but could n't capitalize on their dominance and missed suspended striker Nicklas Bendtner -- who is serving a one-match ban for revealing branded underpants during a goal celebration against Portugal at Euro2012 . Michael Krohn-Dehli shot wide and Dennis Rommedahl headed wide in the first half while Christian Eriksen went close with a free kick in the second half . Winners and losers in the transfer window . Denmark were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when defender Daniel Wass was brought down in the penalty box , but German referee Wolfgang Stark rejecting their appeals . Armenia currently top Group B after they beat Malta 1-0 on Friday with Bulgaria and Italy lying second and third respectively after they drew 2-2 in Sofia . Ronaldo on target as Portugal avoid upset . Earlier , Scotland started their World Cup qualifying campaign in uninspiring fashion , also being held to a goalless draw against Serbia at Hampden Park . The result leaves Craig Levein 's team in third place with one point after the opening round of matches in Group A. Serbia are fourth . The Scots host FYR Macedonia -- who lost to 1-0 to Croatia in their opening tie -- next Tuesday , while Serbia return home to Novi Sad where they will play Wales , who lost 2-0 to current group leaders Belgium in their opening match .
Denmark get off to disappointing 0-0 home draw against Czech Republic . The Danes were the better side in a game that was played at an altitude of just above sea level and with temperatures hovering around -5C