Fredensborg BI and Herlev IF shared the points in a breathless 3-3 draw in the Danish 4th Division on 24 October 2026, with a late equaliser at Fredensborg Stadion capping a match that swung repeatedly between the two sides. Herlev twice held the lead, but Fredensborg’s persistence and a dramatic finish ensured the spoils were split.

Match overview

Herlev started the stronger and found themselves two goals up inside the opening half-hour. Rasmus Kofoed opened the scoring in the 9th minute after a quick break, and Emil Tørring doubled the advantage in the 27th with a composed finish from the edge of the box. Fredensborg looked shaken but responded before half-time, pulling one back through Mikkel Brogaard in the 41st minute after a goalmouth scramble.

The second half was a different story. Fredensborg equalised in the 54th minute when Oliver Holm converted from close range, and the home side briefly looked the more likely winner. Herlev regained the lead in the 68th minute through Jonas Witt, but Fredensborg refused to lie down and found a late leveller through Lucas Vad in the 89th minute.

Key moments

• 9’ – Herlev lead: Rasmus Kofoed finishes off a fast counter-attack.
• 27’ – Herlev double the advantage: Emil Tørring strikes from the edge of the area.
• 41’ – Fredensborg respond: Mikkel Brogaard scores after a scramble in the box.
• 54’ – Level again: Oliver Holm converts a low cross at the back post.
• 68’ – Herlev retake the lead: Jonas Witt scores with a first-time finish.
• 89’ – Fredensborg equalise: Lucas Vad finds space in the box and slots home.

Tactical story

Herlev’s early success came from direct transitions and aggressive pressing in wide areas. They forced Fredensborg into hurried clearances and capitalised on the space behind the full-backs. The two-goal cushion allowed them to sit slightly deeper, but it also invited pressure, and Fredensborg gradually found rhythm by moving the ball through midfield rather than going long.

Fredensborg’s second-half improvement was built on quicker passing and better movement in the final third. Their equaliser forced Herlev to push forward again, which led to an open, end-to-end final 20 minutes. Both defences struggled to cope with the pace of the attacks, and the six-goal scoreline was a fair reflection of a game in which neither side ever looked completely in control.

Standout players

Kofoed was a constant threat for Herlev, using his movement to stretch the Fredensborg back line, while Tørring’s composure in front of goal gave the visitors a platform. Witt’s second-half goal underlined his importance in transition. For Fredensborg, Brogaard’s goal sparked the comeback, Holm was influential in midfield, and Vad’s late equaliser rewarded a performance full of character.

Table impact

The draw leaves both teams with mixed emotions. Herlev will feel they let two points slip after leading twice, especially having been 2-0 up in the first half. Fredensborg, by contrast, will take encouragement from their resilience and their ability to fight back in a game that seemed to be getting away from them.

In the context of the Danish 4th Division season, the result keeps both sides in the thick of a competitive mid-table battle. Herlev will need to tighten up defensively if they are to convert strong starts into wins, while Fredensborg can build on the character shown in their late comeback.