Brann bag point at the death to leave Midtjylland heartbroken

With Brann’s top-24 place unassured, they needed a positive result but fell behind early when Martin Erlić headed in Philip Billing’s cross. The hosts responded spiritedly, equalizing as Noah Holm rose highest to convert Denzel De Roeve’s corner. Although Alexandersson’s side continued piling on pressure, they lacked a clinical edge and were punished when Júnior Brumado lashed the ball into the roof of the net.

Following a balanced second half, the match exploded. Brann received a lifeline through Emil Kornvig’s penalty following a handball, yet regrettably lost concentration immediately, allowing Erlić to find the net again from a corner. Just as a crushing defeat seemed inevitable, Joachim Soltvedt rescued a vital point by rifling home a dramatic 100th-minute penalty.

Brann must now achieve a result against Sturm Graz to progress. Meanwhile, fourth-placed Midtjylland will host Dinamo Zagreb, knowing one point should guarantee them direct passage to the Last 16 stage.