FC Midtjylland will defend their Danish Cup title against FC Copenhagen in the quarterfinals. The draw, held at MCH Arena in Herning, pits the two Superliga rivals against each other in a two-legged tie in early December.
The club secured their place with a 2-1 win over OB yesterday. Mikkel B. Sorensen and Sivert Johannesen scored for the white and blues, with Nicolas Ganaus netting for the visitors. The victory continues a strong league run, with FC Midtjylland currently top of the Superliga on 28 points from 12 games. They hold a two-point lead over their upcoming cup opponents, FC Copenhagen. The team has scored 24 goals and conceded 13 in the league this season. Their recent form across the last five league matches reads three wins, one draw and one loss, and they are now on a two-game winning run following victories over Odense and a 3-2 win against Lyngby.
The quarterfinal matches will be played on December 1-3 and the following week. The final is scheduled for Ascension Day, May 6th. Before that, a key league match away to fourth-placed FC Nordsjaelland awaits this Sunday.
In the other quarterfinal ties, defending Superliga champions AGF will face second-division side Brabrand, who have already knocked out top-flight clubs Viborg and AC Horsens. Nykøbing FC were drawn against Brøndby IF, while FC Nordsjælland will play the winner of the tie between Lyngby and Randers FC.
FC Midtjylland enter the decisive fixtures having won three of their last five matches. Striker Friday Etim is the club's top scorer this season with six goals. The squad will, however, be without several players including D. Castillo, M. Erlic and M. Jensen due to injury, with M. Gogorza, Junior Brumado and E. Olafsson also currently sidelined. The first cup clash with FC Copenhagen is just over a month away.
The report in full is at RITZAU
