Lions win the Danish Cup in extra time

Vikings battle hard but foiled by Faroese cracker

May 15, 2015

The league title might be slipping away, but FC Copenhagen fans were out in force yesterday to celebrate their team’s 3-2 extra time win against FC Vestsjælland in the Danish Cup final.

The underdogs and Superliga relegation favourites from Slagelse stunned FCK by going ahead in the first half through a towering header by Greek striker Apostolos Vellios.

But the injury-ravaged Lions stormed back with two goals from Per Nilsson and Björn Sigurdarson early in the second half before Dennis Sørensen squared things up just two minutes from the end of regulation time.

Just over 24,000 fans at Parken then witnessed the capital club sealing the win in extra time through a long-range effort by young Faroese midfielder Brandur Olsen.

Europe for #4
“Our first half was catastrophic,” FCK coach Ståle Solbakken said according to bold.dk. “They had a much higher energy level: they ran more, fought more and were dangerous at set-pieces.”

“But we had experience, the margins and luck on our side. We scored at decisive moments. I don’t want to say that it was deserved because the game could have gone either way.”

The cup win, coupled with the Lions probably finishing second in the Superliga, means the team finishing fourth in the league will be handed a place in the Europa League next season.

The win is FC Copenhagen’s sixth, tying them with rivals Brøndby and Vejle. AGF still have the most all-time cup wins with nine. Current Superliga leaders FC Midtjylland are the Buffalo Bills of the Danish Cup, having lost all four finals they’ve contested.

TOP STORIES

The government wants to expand the immediate deportation program for convicted foreigners

Currently, foreign nationals sentenced to up to four months can be deported. The government wants to extend this to sentences of up to one year.
“The intention is to preserve their identity”. The story of the Romanian school Aarhus

In Aarhus, there is the Romanian school Ion Creangă, which opened in 2014. Over the years, it has grown and now teaches around 120 children, aged 6 to 16, in Aarhus and four other Danish cities
The many faces of Connect Club

Launched last March, The Copenhagen Post’s Connect Club has brought together numerous people at each event, helping internationals discover Denmark, make new connections, and enjoy the place they now call home.
Nørrebro: A battle between identities

Nørrebro is a cornerstone of the city of Copenhagen. However, while it continues to be a popular hang out spot for young and old alike, the neighborhood is in the middle of a transformation from the old working class population, to a younger and more economically stable clientele. This fact raises concern among native Nørrebro-citizens.
Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

Yesterday, the President of the United States made some of the strongest statements about Greenland he has ever made during the press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

Connect club

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.
Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy
Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs

GoGift is looking for Business Development Managers to the German market

Lions win the Danish Cup in extra time

The government wants to expand the immediate deportation program for convicted foreigners

“The intention is to preserve their identity”. The story of the Romanian school Aarhus

The many faces of Connect Club

Nørrebro: A battle between identities

Trump: Greenlandic annexation “will happen.” Greenlandic PM: “Enough is enough”

Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

27 March: A guided tour of Christiansborg

27 May: Explore Copenhagen City Hall with Mayor of Children and Youth, Jakob Næsager

Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

GoGift is looking for Business Development Managers to the German market