AC Horsens moved into the fourth round of the Betano Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory away to Næsby on Wednesday, successfully replicating last year’s narrow cup win over the same opponent. The standout performer for Horsens was Adrian Justinussen, who scored twice, while Jakob Bonde contributed one goal to secure the team’s advancement.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The match began explosively for Horsens, with Adam Herdonsson setting up Justinussen for the opener just half a minute into the game. John Batigi came close to adding a second goal shortly after, and Justinussen continued to threaten with a direct free kick that forced a solid save from the Næsby goalkeeper. Ivan Milicevic nearly doubled the lead when his shot struck the inside of the post and remained out of the net.
Horsens finally extended their lead in the 41st minute when Bonde finished a well-placed delivery from Jimi Tauriainen, showcasing the visitors’ attacking prowess. Just before the halftime whistle, goalkeeper Anders Hoff made a crucial save to maintain Horsens’ two-goal advantage heading into the break.
The second half saw Næsby fighting back, with Magnus Schou reducing the deficit to 2-1 just eight minutes in. Moments later, Justinussen tried to restore the two-goal lead with another free kick, but the home keeper stood firm. However, Horsens did extend their lead in the 67th minute when Seniko Doua delivered a perfect pass for Justinussen, who scored his second of the match.
Næsby’s Mayn Tamaselli made the score 3-2 with just 15 minutes remaining, but despite their efforts, the home team could not find the equalizer. The match ended with Horsens emerging victorious and advancing to the next round of the competition.
The fourth round of the Betano Cup is scheduled to take place between October 27 and 29, with an attendance of 638 fans witnessing the action and Jacob Karlsen officiating the match.
Scorers for the match were as follows: Justinussen (1’), Bonde (41’), Schou (54’), Justinussen (67’), and Tamaselli (76’).
AC Horsens displayed a solid performance and will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next challenge in the Betano Cup.