Brøndby IF secured a vital 1-0 win over AaB in the Danish Superligaen on Friday, thanks to a first-half strike from Danish-born Ghanaian midfielder Noah Nartey.
The game, held at Brøndby Stadion, saw both teams create numerous opportunities, but it was Nartey who made the difference in the 35th minute.
The match began with Brøndby dominating possession, but they struggled to break down AaB’s defense in the early stages. A series of close calls, including a triple chance in the fourth minute, went begging as the visitors’ goalkeeper stood firm. Despite the pressure, Brøndby found their rhythm as the half-hour mark approached.
In the 35th minute, after a scramble in the box, the ball fell to Nartey, who made no mistake, curling a powerful shot from the edge of the area to put Brøndby ahead 1-0. The match turned tense late on, with AaB pressing for an equalizer, but Brøndby held firm despite Clement Bischoff’s red card in the dying minutes.
With the three points secured, Brøndby will now focus on their upcoming DBU Pokalen quarter-final against AGF on December 8th.