HOBBRO, Denmark (Interstat) — Hobro opened its Danish 2. Division season with a 1-0 victory over Aalborg BK on Saturday at DS Arena.

The lone goal came just before halftime in the 47th minute, with forward Søren Andreasen providing the finish. The play was built by substitutes Adam Andersson and defender Marius Jacobsen, who were each credited with an assist.

The match was a physical contest, producing six yellow cards. Hobro’s win defied a pregame projection from Interstat that forecast a draw, though its system heavily favored the home side. Hobro begins the campaign at 1-0-0, while Aalborg BK starts 0-1-0.