2 – 2
“Rami Al Hajj converts a VAR-awarded penalty to put Silkeborg 1-0 up after his initial shot was blocked and a handball was reviewed.”
Pivotal“Lucas Thorst Riisgaard doubles Silkeborg's lead, finishing off a corner after James Bogere's earlier effort was saved.”
Pivotal“Janni Serra, on as a half-time substitute, pulls one back for AGF to make it 1-2 and reignite hope of a comeback.”
Pivotal“Janni Serra completes an incredible late double, equalizing in the very last moments to make it 2-2 and rescue a point for AGF.”
Pivotal
AGF
Silkeborg IF
Outstanding performance
AGF•AttackerAGF dominated the underlying numbers throughout - 62% possession, 17 shots to 10, and six big chances created - but found themselves 2-0 down at the break thanks to Rami Al Hajj's penalty and a Lucas Thorst Riisgaard finish assisted by William Kirk. Silkeborg were clinical on the counter while AGF wasted five big chances across the match, a profligacy that nearly cost them everything. Frederik Emmery and Janni Serra were sent on at half-time to change the picture, and after 88 minutes of pressing without reward, Serra struck twice inside the final two minutes to snatch a stunning 2-2 draw. For Silkeborg, sitting deep in the table, this will feel like two points lost rather than one gained, while AGF's late fightback offers a rare positive note in what looks like a relegation battle given their current position.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Malthe Hansen is on, and Oliver Ross is off.
Andreas Poulsen is on, and William Kirk is off.
Jacob Andersen replaces Colin Rosler.
Janni Serra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kristian Kirkegaard is on, and Rami Hajal is off.
Callum McCowatt takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Callum McCowatt comes on for Tobias Bech.
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Lucas Riisgaard takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Villads Westh takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Janni Serra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Janni Serra is on, and James Bogere is off.
Frederik Emmery comes on for Rasmus Carstensen.
Oliver Ross takes a left-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
Offside.
Lucas Riisgaard takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: William Kirk
Goal! Lucas Riisgaard scores to make it 0-2, assisted by William Kirk.
Corner awarded.
James Bogere takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Rami Hajal takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Rami Hajal scores, making it 0-1.
VAR decision is pending regarding a potential penalty.
VAR decision results in a penalty being awarded to Rami Hajal.
Rami Hajal takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Rami Hajal takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Rasmus Carstensen takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Oliver Ross takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jens Martin Gammelby takes a header shot but misses.
Rasmus Carstensen attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
James Bogere takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Lasse Læbel Graagaard.
AGF host Silkeborg in a crucial relegation-zone battle at Vejlby Stadion, with both sides desperate to arrest poor recent form. All eyes will be on new signing Callum McCowatt, who could face his former club just days after his high-profile transfer.
