Randers vs FC Nordsjaelland: 19-Year-Old Scores Match-Winner

Randers secures a 3-2 win over FC Nordsjaelland, thanks to Mike Themsen's late match-winning goal.

19-year-old Mike Themsen stole the show with a late winner, securing a 3-2 victory for Randers against FC Nordsjaelland. The win boosts Randers' hopes of securing third spot in the Championship playoffs.

Themsen's match-winning goal capped off an intense match, with FC Nordsjaelland ending a streak of four away matches without a goal. Despite scoring twice, they fell short of securing a draw.

Randers secured a 3-2 win over FC Nordsjaelland, with 19-year-old Mike Themsen scoring the decisive goal eight minutes from the end. The home side took the lead after 20 minutes when Simen Nordlii's long-range shot hit the woodwork and bounced off FC Nordsjaelland goalkeeper Andreas Hansen into the net.

Themsen's late winner proved crucial as FC Nordsjaelland equalized twice but couldn't hold on for a draw. The win moved Randers into fourth place with 45 points, while FC Nordsjaelland are fifth with 42 points. Brondby lead in third place with 47 points from one less game.

FC Nordsjaelland equalized in the 37th minute when Levy Nene coolly slotted the ball home after Paul Izzo saved his initial attempt.

Randers regained the lead before halftime, courtesy of Norman Campbell, who capitalized on a well-executed counterattack. Kian Hansen deflected Campbell's effort, which trickled past FC Nordsjaelland goalkeeper Andreas Hansen, making it 2-1 in favor of Randers.

The second half was an action-packed affair, with FC Nordsjaelland equalizing for the second time through Benjamin Nygren's stunning effort in the 73rd minute. Nygren skillfully steered the ball into the far corner, restoring parity.

However, Randers regained the lead eight minutes from the end when Mike Themsen collected a through ball from Mathias Greve, coolly rounded goalkeeper Andreas Hansen, and rolled the ball into the empty net, securing a 3-2 win for the home side.