Naestved 2–2 Helsingor
International Club Friendly – July 19, 2026, 19:00

Match Overview

Danish clubs Naestved and Helsingor played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly on Sunday evening. The match, held at Naestved’s home ground, gave both sides valuable minutes as they fine-tune preparations for the upcoming league campaigns.

First Half: Fast Start

Helsingor took the lead inside the opening 10 minutes. A flowing move down the right flank ended with striker Mads Andersen slotting home from a cross. Naestved responded well and levelled in the 24th minute when midfielder Lasse Jensen curled a free-kick over the wall and into the top corner.

The home side then turned the game around before the break. A defensive error from Helsingor allowed forward Rasmus Hansen to steal the ball and finish calmly in the 39th minute, making it 2-1 at halftime.

Second Half: Helsingor Equalise

Helsingor dominated the second half territorially and eventually found an equaliser in the 67th minute. Substitute Christian Nielsen met a corner with a powerful header that beat the Naestved goalkeeper. Both teams had chances to snatch a late winner, but the match ended 2-2.

Friendly Context

• Pre-season preparation: Both managers used multiple substitutions to test different line-ups and formations.
• Set-piece goals: Two of the four goals came from dead-ball situations, highlighting a focus on set-piece routines.
• Physical intensity: Despite being a friendly, the match was competitive, with several robust challenges.

The result provides a solid fitness workout for Naestved and Helsingor as they continue their pre-season schedules.