Lee header wins Danish Cup for FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland lifted the Danish Cup with a 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen, secured by a late header from South Korean defender Han‑Beom Lee. In a final far below the expected standard of two leading Danish clubs, Midtjylland rescued their season with a trophy, while Copenhagen concluded one of the worst campaigns in their history. Lee met Aral Simsir’s excellent free‑kick delivery ten minutes from time, beating Dominik Kotarski to seal Midtjylland’s first Cup triumph since 2021 and secure a Europa League opportunity next season.

A sold‑out Parken Stadium, evenly divided between supporters, created a superb stage, but the match rarely rose to the occasion. Copenhagen struggled to connect passes early on, while Midtjylland controlled possession without producing clear chances. Simsir provided the game’s few technical flashes, though without end product. Mohamed Elyounoussi forced a strong save from Elias Olafsson, but Copenhagen never threatened an equalizer, a fitting reflection of their disappointing season.