Randers FC wins first game of the season with 2-0 victory over Lyngby Boldklub

Lyngby Boldklub visited Randers FC in 3F Superligaen on Sunday. Both teams were chasing their first win of the season, but Randers FC came out on top. Lyngby Boldklub took the initiative in the game and were close to taking the lead early on, but Randers FC began to gain momentum. In the 11th minute, Wessel Dammers had a chance to score, but the Randers FC goalkeeper was offside. A few minutes later, the scoring came. Mohamed Sankoh sent a shot on goal, which was saved by Lyngby Boldklub goalkeeper Diego Kochen. Shortly after, Lyngby Boldklub made a costly mistake, which gave Sankoh another chance, and he scored a goal to make it 1-0. Sankoh was injured in the celebrations and had to be substituted for Kasper Junker. Randers FC dominated the rest of the first half, and in the 32nd minute, Mike Themsen was played through on goal, but the Randers FC player sent the ball wide. A few minutes before halftime, Lyngby Boldklub had a great chance to equalize, but Jannich Storch made a great save to deny them. The first half ended 0-0, and Randers FC went into the break with a 1-0 lead. Four minutes into the second half, Randers FC doubled their lead. Sabil Hansen broke through on the right and sent a pass into the box. Kasper Junker was unmarked and scored a goal to make it 2-0. It was Junker's first goal since he returned to Randers FC. After the 2-0 goal, Randers FC gave Lyngby Boldklub more initiative, but the visitors struggled to capitalize on it. Randers FC was dangerous on the counter-attacks, and despite a strong Lyngby Boldklub press, no more goals were scored. The game ended 2-0 to Randers FC, who secured their first win of the season. Lyngby Boldklub remains winless. Lyngby Boldklub is currently 8th in the Superligaen with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from 2 games. They are 5 points behind FC København in the title race. Lyngby Boldklub has scored 4 goals and conceded 5 goals in the season, with a negative goal difference of -1.