VEJLE, Denmark (Interstat) — Vejle BK W and Randers opened their Danish Superliga seasons with a 1-1 draw on Monday at Vejle Stadion.

The match defied pregame projections that heavily favored Randers. The visitors struck first in the 10th minute when substitute Elies Mahmoud scored. Vejle midfielder Mikkel Duelund answered with the equalizer later in the contest.

The second half turned chippy, with four yellow cards issued between the 48th and 57th minutes. Both teams now hold identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw to start the Superliga campaign.