SILKEBORG, Denmark (Interstat) — Silkeborg opened its Superliga season with a 2-0 victory over Randers on Sunday at JYSK Park.

Alexander Simmelhack put the home side ahead in the eighth minute, finishing from close range. The score remained 1-0 until deep into the second half, when midfielder Julius Nielsen doubled the lead in the 89th minute.

Defender Robin Dahl Østrøm assisted Nielsen’s goal. Substitutes Wessel Dammers and John Björkengren each recorded an assist, with Dammers setting up Simmelhack’s opener and Björkengren aiding Nielsen.

The match saw three yellow cards: Dammers in the 41st minute, Björkengren in the 81st and Østrøm in second-half stoppage time.

Silkeborg improved to 1-0-0 in league play and across all competitions. Randers fell to 0-1-0 in both the Superliga and overall season record.