Brøndby came from behind to beat Vejle 2-1 on Thursday night and move into the Betano Pokalen round of 16, settling the third-round tie with a late winner after a saved penalty kept the match level.
On a wet, slippery surface, the visitors threatened inside five minutes when Marcus Younis saw an effort deflected just wide after a low cross from Olti Hyseni. Moments later, Brøndby goalkeeper Patrick Pentz denied Tobias Bach in a one-on-one to keep Vejle from taking an early lead. Hyseni then fired over the bar following a break sparked by Olivier’s carry from midfield.
Key Moments in the Match
Vejle struck first in the 38th minute when Mathias P. Jensen’s long-range shot clipped the post and went in. Brøndby equalized almost immediately as Bartosz Slisz released Younis in behind on the right, and the winger finished into the far corner from a tight angle. The match was level at the interval.
Brøndby pushed after the restart. Casper Winther’s deflected free kick drifted wide, and Younis later drove into the box before sending his attempt past the far post. In the 67th minute, Oliver Villadsen’s cross found Filip Bundgaard close to goal, but the Vejle keeper blocked the shot.
The hosts had a prime chance to retake the lead in the 74th minute when they were awarded a penalty after Raphael Canut’s challenge in the area, but Pentz dived left to turn away Gustav Marcussen’s kick.
The decisive moment arrived in the 84th minute. Mads Frøkjær pulled the ball across goal from the right, and Sho Fukuda arrived centrally to steer it in for 2-1. Brøndby managed the closing stages effectively to see out the win and secure their place in the last 16.
This match showcased Brøndby’s resilience and determination, highlighting their potential as they advance in the tournament. Fans will be eager to see how they perform in the next round of the Betano Pokalen.