Kolding IF left Capelli Sport Stadion empty-handed on Friday after a 2-1 defeat to HB Køge, despite a strong start from the visitors. Kolding created the first clear chances, with Casper Jørgensen denied by a well-organized home defense.
Match Highlights: Kolding IF vs HB Køge
HB Køge went in front after 31 minutes when right back Sebastian Larsen broke down the flank and delivered a low ball that Mohamad Al-Naser turned in for 1-0.
The home side came out sharper after the break and nearly doubled the lead in the 56th minute. The second goal arrived in the 66th minute when a pass out from Kolding goalkeeper Lennart Moser was intercepted by Alfred Gøthler, who finished into an empty net.
Kolding kept pushing and reduced the deficit in the 84th minute as Albert Nørager converted a penalty. The visitors pressed hard in the closing stages but could not find an equalizer.
Final score: HB Køge 2-1 Kolding IF. Goals: Al-Naser 31’, Gøthler 66’, Nørager 84’. Attendance: 1,263. Bookings: Kolding IF — Pascal Estrada 27’; HB Køge — Sebastian Larsen 63’, Gabriel Larsen 75’, Noah Emil Sømmergaard 84%.
Kolding IF are scheduled to host Middelfart Boldklub on Friday, 24 October at Autocentralen Park, an occasion that will also mark the club’s 130th anniversary. This upcoming match is not only significant for the club’s history but also presents an opportunity for Kolding IF to bounce back after a tough defeat.