“Marcus Younis opened the scoring for Brøndby IF, converting a move that had been building through a corner routine, assisted by Mats Kohlert. The goal gave Brøndby an early foothold they never relinquished.”
Pivotal“Marcus Younis picked up a yellow card right on the stroke of half-time for an argument, a moment of frustration that overshadowed an otherwise excellent first half from the Brøndby forward.”
“Horsens defender Mikkel Kupijbida turned the ball into his own net under pressure, doubling Brøndby's lead and extinguishing any realistic hope of a home comeback. The goal came shortly after Filip Bundgaard Kristensen had wasted a chance at the other end.”
Pivotal
Horsens
Brøndby IF
Outstanding performance
Brøndby IF•DefenderBrøndby IF arrived at Horsens as the stronger side on paper and delivered a composed, professional performance to take all three points. Marcus Younis settled any early nerves with a well-worked opener in the 12th minute, finishing off a move that grew from a corner, and Brøndby rarely looked threatened thereafter. Despite Horsens edging possession at 52% and registering ten shots to Brøndby's nine, the home side created zero big chances and managed just three shots on target — a telling indictment of their attacking impotence. Brøndby, by contrast, created two big chances and were more dangerous in transition, racking up 50 dangerous attacks to Horsens' 41. The contest was effectively settled on the hour mark when Mikkel Kupijbida turned the ball into his own net, a cruel moment that ended any lingering hope of a Horsens comeback. The result extends Brøndby's away form and puts pressure on Horsens, who look toothless in attack despite holding the ball reasonably well.
How entertaining was this match?
Julius Madsen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Julius Korkko takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Olti Hyseni's header is saved.
Ivan Milicevic is substituted for Ole Martin Kolskogen.
On comes Daniel Wass, off goes Max Ejdum.
On comes Daniel Wass, off goes Max Ejdum.
Karlo Lusavec comes on for Moro.
Raphael Canut attempts a header but misses the shot.
Luis Binks takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Raphael Canut is on, and Oliver Rose-Villadsen is off.
Shot by Gudlaugur Victor Palsson with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Gudlaugur Victor Palsson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Olti Hyseni takes a shot with his head but hits the post.
Moro receives a yellow card.
On Jimi Tauriainen, off Adrian Runason Justinussen.
Julius Korkko is on, and Adam Herdonsson is off.
Julius Madsen's left-footed shot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Olti Hyseni replaces Marcus Younis.
Jacob Ambaek is substituted off for Filip Bundgaard Kristensen.
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
Shot - Mikkel Kupijbida Other Body Part Shot Own Goal球
Goal! An own goal makes it 0-2.
Filip Bundgaard Kristensen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
Corner awarded.
Yamirou Ouorou is on, and Kristian Kirkegaard is off.
Shot by Kelvin Osemudiamen Ehibhatiomhan with his right foot is saved.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Patrick Mortensen comes on for Oskar Fenger.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Marcus YounisYellow CardMarcus Younis receives a yellow card.
Max EjdumYellow CardMax Ejdum receives a yellow card.
VAR decision is pending for a goal.
Offside.
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
Offside.
Offside.
Yellow card shown to Ole Martin Kolskogen.
Corner awarded.
Filip Bundgaard Kristensen takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Adrian Runason Justinussen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Marcus YounisShot from Marcus Younis with a header finds the back of the net for a goal.
assist: Mats Köhlert
Goal! Marcus Younis scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Mats Kohlert.
Corner awarded.
Mats Kohlert takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Alagie Saine takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Shot taken by Kelvin Osemudiamen Ehibhatiomhan, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Jacob Karlsen.
