Oliver Sonne makes history at Silkeborg IF: wins the Danish Cup with a transcendental contribution

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Oliver Sonne, el héroe de la gesta de Silkeborg IF en Oddset Pokalen. – Credit: Mads Claus Rasmussen

And Oliver Sonne appeared. On the most important day wearing the Silkeborg IF shirt, that 3F Superliga club that bet on his talent, he gave a spectacular game based on an unforgettable conquest that led his team to the consecration of the Oddset Pokalen for the first time in more than two decades.

Yes, the ‘Viking’ of Peru added shine, he put the finishing touch to the Danish Cup with his scoring contribution in the most complicated moment of the match against AGF Aarhaus, in a very hot and vibrant clash that featured very bumpy passages both on the stage of the Parken Stadion – which brought together more than 35,000 spectators – and in its own stands.

Oliver Sonne celebrating with his teammates the historic goal with Silkeborg IF. – Credit: AFP

Silkeborg IF jumped onto the field of Denmark’s most important stadium as if his life depended on it. In this way he applied an extreme survival exercise to contain the attacks of AGF, who only at the initial whistle issued an important warning signal through a great header from Frederik Tingager.

The good pace and an outstanding chain of chances placed Aarhaus as the best at the start. With Oliver anchored in the low block, the SIF only managed to position itself well on the court, withstanding the attacks and preventing the small area from being overwhelmed. Suddenly, there was a huge scare as flares fell on the field. Referee Mikkel Redder had no better idea than to cancel the contest. There they don’t beat around the bush, they are direct and stick to the rules.

The full-back of the Peruvian team scored 1-0 in the match between Silkeborg vs AGF. (Clip Comps)

As the fog began to dissipate, the judge reconsidered his position and sent the ball rolling again. It was Silkeborg that had the best reaction, demonstrating it with a dangerous approach through a shot by Tonni Adamsen that brushed the crossbar. About half an hour in, the red area leader appeared again with a header that carried no risks.

The AGF suddenly woke up from their slumber with a sharp arrival from their striker Patrick Mortensen, although the SIF defense blocked the attempt in time. At that point, everything was equal: score and procedure. However, Silkeborg was the one who struck first after Oliver Sonne scored a goal that shows that he is on an upward curve in terms of performance.

Oliver Sonne, Danish Cup champion. – Credit: Diffusion

The Peruvian, with complete freedom, went from defense to attack on his favorite side, gaining position over his rival, entering the area and finishing at will, generating madness in the stands. Although there was a certain amount of suspense, given that initially the referee annulled the goal for alleged offside. The VAR intervened to clarify the situation and finally validate Sonne’s goal.

Once the score was up, altercations broke out again in the stands. One injury was even reported who had to be removed with medical assistance. At the end of the first act, fireworks fell on the field. The atmosphere was tense, rarefied and slightly violent.

Oliver Sonne celebrated a historic goal that made Silkeborg IF Oddset Pokalen champions. – Credit: ChalacayGol

The pace increased in the second half from the AGF side, which kept hovering around the goal defended by Nicolai Larsen. The pressure was so much that Oliver Sonne had to resort to strong tackles to prevent progression. One of them cost him a warning that conditioned his actions.

Entering the final stretch, Silkeborg struck again with a score from Thordarson, which drove the fans crazy. However, the VAR emerged to signal an advanced position. Despite this, the ‘reds’ did not stop attacking and launched a shot from Callum McCowatt that hit the crossbar. In the 89th minute, coach Kent Nielsen retired Sonne, whose performance was rewarded with applause and chants from the stands. It is no wonder, since thanks to him a new award will be displayed on the SIF stands.

The Peruvian scored the goal for Silkeborg to beat AGF in the final.