Mattson’s Header Sees FC Copenhagen Close the Gap on FC Midtjylland in Danish Title Chase

On Monday evening, FC Copenhagen achieved a crucial 1-0 victory over Randers at Parken Stadium, bringing them closer to FC Midtjylland in the battle for the Danish title.

Mexican winger Roberto Huescas, who was recently charged with reckless driving and could face jail time, was nevertheless included in coach Jacob Neestrup’s starting XI for the match.

This decision proved beneficial as Huescas played a vital role in the opening goal just 20 minutes into the game, delivering a precise pass to Magnus Mattsson, who scored with a powerful header to put the home team ahead.

FC Copenhagen’s dominance in the first half was evident, with the team thoroughly deserving their lead. They were incredibly unlucky not to extend it to 2-0 before halftime; Victor Froholdt, who recently made his debut for the Danish national team, struck the woodwork with a fierce shot.

Continuing to impose their will in the second half, FC Copenhagen limited Randers to only a few fleeting chances to score. Their best opportunity came just past the hour mark when Mohammed Toure leapt to connect with a cross, but his effort sailed wide.

Despite having chances to extend their lead, the loudest cheers from the crowd erupted when Lukas Lerager, Roony Bardghji, and Andreas Cornelius—who were all returning from injury—came on in the final stages of the match.

The victory allowed Jacob Neestrup’s squad to close the gap to FC Midtjylland to a single point, with nine matches remaining in the Superliga.