Australians feature as Randers hold off Aarhus in Superliga win

Randers FC defeated Aarhus 2–1 at Cepheus Park Randers on 30 August 2026, taking a 2–0 lead by half-time before Aarhus reduced the deficit in the second half. Australian goalkeeper Paul Izzo started and played the full 90 minutes, conceding once while making five saves. He also completed 31 passes, with 12 recorded as accurate, as Randers defended their advantage despite seeing less possession than Aarhus. Oliver Jones came off the bench and played 19 minutes in defence, receiving a 6.6 rating and completing six passes without registering an assist. Musa Touré also made an appearance as a substitute for Randers, listed as a forward; no goals, assists or cards were recorded for him. Randers finished the match with 41 per cent possession and were reduced to 10 men after a 79th-minute red card, but held on for the victory.