FREDERICIA, Denmark (Interstat) — Fredericia opened its Danish 1. Division season with a 2-1 victory over Silkeborg IF on Sunday at Monjasa Park.

The match saw a rapid exchange of goals just before halftime. Silkeborg substitute Jens Martin Gammelby opened the scoring in the 44th minute, but Fredericia defender Svenn Crone answered a minute into stoppage time. Fredericia secured the win in the 68th minute when midfielder Sofus Johannesen scored, assisted by substitute Mads Larsen.

Fredericia began its campaign with a win, defying a pregame projection that heavily favored the home side. Silkeborg IF starts the season with a loss.