DHG took on Rodovre Women in the first round of the 1. Division this weekend. The visitors edged through in Copenhagen with a 25:29 victory. It marked the opening clash for both sides after a summer break.
The table remains flat after this fixture. Both squads sat in the middle of the standings with nothing on the board before kickoff. A win or loss simply shifts the order rather than making a statement.
To be fair, the hosts arrived with a mixed record from last season. They had seen wins against Roskilde but also heavy defeats against teams like Randers. That history adds an edge to how they approach the new campaign.
The visitors, meanwhile, came off a season of high-scoring affairs in 2026. They had pulled out narrow wins against Seybi and Aarhus but also dropped points to Ajax. By then, the pattern was clear: they played open, attacking handball.
And here's the thing, the 54 goals on offer suggested a match decided by rhythm rather than structure. Rodovre found a way back into it when needed to hold the lead. The hosts fought hard but could not quite close the gap. There were no major turning points, just a steady drift away from the hosts.
The result puts Rodovre ahead in the early standings. DHG will need to tighten up if they want to climb out of the bottom half. The season has barely begun, but the tone was set.