FC Midtjylland drew 2-2 at home with Sonderjyske in Herning on Sunday after the visitors had taken the lead twice. Earlier on Sunday, FC Copenhagen beat Brondby 1-0 to move into first place; both Copenhagen and Midtjylland have 32 points after 14 matches, with Copenhagen holding a slightly better goal difference. Sonderjyske remain bottom on nine points, two points from safety.
Sonderjyske take the lead twice
Two minutes into the match, Anders Bergholt opened the scoring after breaking clear of the defense and beating FC Midtjylland third-choice keeper Ovie Ejeheri. In the 24th minute, Maxime Soulas inadvertently deflected a cross from forward Friday Etim into his own net to restore parity. Bergholt scored again 10 minutes into the second half to make it 2-1, before Sofus Johannesen equalized with 15 minutes left to play.
Bundgaard denies Wätjen
Sonderjyske goalkeeper Marcus Bundgaard denied an attempt by Kjell Wätjen from close range. Wätjen also hit the crossbar.
Abdirahman dismissed
Sonderjyske fired head coach Fatah Abdirahman on Friday.
