Denmark the Cup

The Cup final opposed Vejle BK and BK Frem. Neither club had a strong championship, but both were among the traditionally winning clubs – or at least familiar to outsiders. Vejle was successful in the 1970s – 3 titles and 3 Cups; Frem lost its edge quite a long time ago – they still had more titles than Vejle, but the last time they were champions in 1944. The Cup they won twice, the last time in 1978. It was a good chance to bring a trophy to Copenhagen, which football was quietly fading away – Frem was not even playing in the top division – and Frem did their best, but in front of 17 500 fans they lost 1-2. It would have been nice the second division underdog to win, but no luck.

Vejle BK compensated for the weak season by winning the Cup – their 6th. The winners were also one of the teams with strong players, but at the moment they were mostly known at home and to scouts. Sivebaek and Rasmussen, for instance. By Danish standards, a good squad, capable of winning. Ironically, it was also the squad winning the last Cup for Vejle so far.