BOLDKLUBBEN 1908 (Sundby Idrætspark)

DENMARK DIVISION TWO EAST, BOLDKLUBBEN 1908 0-1 FREMAD AMAGER, ATTENDANCE: 1,425

My groundhopping for season 2014/15 was rounded off by taking in three games in Scandinavia. I booked a cheap flight to Copenhagen in order to take in the Euro 2016 qualifier between Denmark and Serbia, but in the afternoon a full schedule of second division fixtures were taking place, so a chance to double things up seemed an absolute no-brainer.

Handily, just a few kilometres from Copenhagen Airport is the Sundby Idrætspark, the shared home of both Boldklubben 1908 and Fremad Amager, who just happened to be playing each other today. It was a simple bus journey from the airport to Smyrnavej, which took around 20 minutes, then a straightforward 10 minute walk to the ground.

The ground is both a football and an athletics stadium (always a winner in my eyes) with a 2,500 capacity main stand on one side of the ground and wooden terracing on the other side. There was a decent crowd present today of just under 1500, but I would suggest the "visitors" outnumbered the home fans by about 4:1.

This game, apart from local pride, had little riding on it as B1908 have just about managed to escape the threat of relegation (unless they lose and there is a ridiculous goal swing next weekend) and Fremad are already guaranteed a top five finish.

Fremad Amager, who are managed by ex-Arsenal legend John Jensen (pictured left) secured the victory with a fine winning goal that was totally out of context of another wise drab end-of-season affair. It was a fine curling shot, on the volley, into the top corner by Sebastian Krogdahl in the 17th minute that won the game for Fremad. There were other chances but in all honesty neither goalkeeper was truly tested.

It was a warm, sunny afternoon at the Sundby Idrætspark so cool refreshment was needed this, reluctantly, came in the form of Tuborg Classic. However once the match was finished there was plenty of time to have a couple of beers in the renowned Mikkeller Bar before heading off to the evenings main event.