Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
AGF Aarhus 2-0 AC Horsens at Fredensvang. Mikael Anderson's penalty (62') and Stefen Tchamche's header (83') secured the win in AGF's final pre-season friendly before Champions League qualifying.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Played in 28°C heat at the Fredensvang training ground, the first half was a tight, even contest with few clear chances. AGF's Janni Serra headed against the crossbar from a Jonas Jensen-Abbew cross, while at the other end, Herdonsson forced a save from Hedenstad with a free shot inside the box. The teams went in level at 0-0.
Both sides made multiple changes at the break. AGF introduced Jacob Andersen and Tomas Kristjansson for the second half, while AC Horsens swapped all but three outfield players.
The deadlock was broken just past the hour mark. Anderson ran onto a pass inside the Horsens box and was thwarted by a handball, prompting the referee to point to the spot. The Icelander stepped up and converted confidently low to the goalkeeper's left for 1-0 (62').
Horsens pushed for an equaliser. Hedenstad produced a sharp save to deny Adrian Justinussen's header, and substitute Julius Körkkö — making his unofficial debut after signing from a Finnish club — forced another stop after winning the ball high up the pitch.
But it was AGF who struck again. With seven minutes left, Zander Grantzau swung a cross to the far post where Tchamche, who had replaced Anderson just after the hour, rose highest to power a header into the net (83'). Horsens hit the post in the closing stages but could not find a consolation.
The turning point
The penalty awarded in the 62nd minute. Until then, Horsens had matched AGF in a game of few chances. The handball decision shifted the momentum decisively, and AGF never looked back. Horsens had to push forward, which left space for Tchamche's late header.
Key performers
- Mads Hedenstad (AGF): The goalkeeper made several crucial saves — including a sharp reaction stop from Justinussen's header — and kept a clean sheet. Commanding in his area.
- Mikael Anderson (AGF): Won and converted the penalty that broke the deadlock. His movement caused problems throughout before being substituted.
- Stefen Tchamche (AGF): Came off the bench to score the decisive second goal with a powerful header from a wide cross.
Player of the Match: Mads Hedenstad — his saves kept Horsens at bay when the game was still in the balance.
By the numbers
The match was characterised by its even first half and AGF's greater efficiency after the break. While Horsens created several promising openings — hitting the post and forcing multiple saves — they lacked the final touch to convert. AGF's two goals from four or five meaningful chances reflects a clinical edge. The clean sheet is AGF's second in four pre-season friendlies.
What it means
This was AGF's final pre-season test before their competitive season begins. They face Lech Poznań on Tuesday 21 July in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier — a fixture that carries huge financial and sporting significance for the Danish side. Several regular starters (Frederik Tingager, Magnus Knudsen, Eric Kahl, Kristian Arnstad, Tobias Bech) were rested, suggesting the focus has already shifted to Poznań.
For AC Horsens, this was their penultimate friendly. They host Vendsyssel FF on Saturday 18 July at Hybel Arena Horsens before their Superliga campaign begins. The performance was encouraging — they matched a strong AGF side for long periods — but the lack of a cutting edge remains a concern with the season approaching.
Verdict
A professional, workmanlike win for AGF against willing opponents. The scoreline was tighter than the final margin suggests, but the quality of Hedenstad in goal and the finishing of Anderson and Tchamche made the difference. For a side about to enter Champions League qualifying, this was a solid final rehearsal.
Match Events
Key match events between Aarhus and AC Horsens — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2011
Aarhus vs AC Horsens Head to Head Results· 29
Aarhus and AC Horsens have met 29 times — Aarhus won 16, AC Horsens won 9, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Aarhus leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.93 per match (53 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (66%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Aarhus are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2016.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 Jul 2026