FC Midtjylland claimed a key 2-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in the 10th round of the Superliga on Sunday, 11 October. The win keeps the Herning-based side in second place with 22 points, just two points behind the Copenhagen leaders.
The team started in a 3-4-1-2 formation under manager M. Tullberg. Friday Etim opened the scoring in the 12th minute, assisted by Philip Billing. FC Copenhagen equalised from the penalty spot early in the second half, but Midtjylland responded. Denil Castillo made it 2-1 in the 62nd minute, set up by a neat pass from Etim.
The game saw several substitutions, including Sofus Johannesen replacing David Martínez at half-time and Hong Hyun-Seok coming on for Kjell-Arik Wätjen soon after the restart. FC Copenhagen received three yellow cards, while Andreas Maxsø picked up the only one for the hosts.
Statistically, FC Copenhagen dominated with 65% possession and 14 shots to Midtjylland's eight. However, the home side was more clinical, putting three of their eight efforts on target compared to just one from the visitors. The result extends Midtjylland's unbeaten league run to five games, with three wins and two draws. Top scorer Friday Etim now has five goals in ten appearances this season.
Next up for the team is an away fixture in the UEFA Europa Conference League against Egnatia Rrogozhinë on Thursday. Attention then returns to the Superliga and a key match against fellow high-flyers Viborg on 19 October.
