Køge secured a 33-28 victory over Stöckholm in the opening round of the 1. Division on Friday. The away side took control early and never looked back as they closed out the game against their hosts. The result leaves both teams level on points at the bottom of the table after zero games had been played before kickoff.
Køge's performance suggested they were ready to hit the ground running after a quiet summer. Their defence held firm when it mattered, and they had nothing to do all evening once they built a cushion. Stöckholm pushed for a response but could not find a way back into the contest.
The visitors relied on their experience from previous campaigns to manage the tempo. They rolled the dice on a more attacking approach and it paid off when they needed to seal the result. The final margin reflected a comfortable afternoon for the travelling supporters.
Both clubs now sit at the starting line with clean records. Stöckholm remain in sixth place on paper while Køge occupy eleventh, though those positions carry no weight until the next round arrives. The gap between them remains theoretical at this stage.
Køge's away win gives them momentum heading into what promises to be a competitive season. Stöckholm will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid falling behind early. The division is wide open with plenty of room for movement as fixtures accumulate.