Silkeborg secured a 3-1 victory against FC Copenhagen in the Superliga, dealing a blow to Copenhagen’s position in the league standings. The match, held on Friday night, saw Silkeborg dominate the first half, building a significant lead that Copenhagen couldn’t overcome despite a strong second-half performance.

The win is vital for Silkeborg as they fight to avoid relegation, placing them at seventh with 14 points. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen remains in third place with 21 points, facing the risk of being overtaken by Brøndby IF and seeing AGF and FC Midtjylland further extend their lead.

FC Copenhagen struggled significantly in the first half, finding themselves trailing 3-0 after 45 minutes. Silkeborg’s Callum McCowatt opened the scoring after approximately half an hour, followed swiftly by Younes Bakiz doubling the lead just minutes later. Before the break, Jens Martin Gammelby capitalized on a defensive error to extend Silkeborg’s lead further.

After the break, FC Copenhagen displayed a renewed sense of urgency, with Viktor Claesson scoring a goal to reduce the deficit. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Copenhagen was unable to find the back of the net again, with several shots hitting the woodwork.