FC Copenhagen took control of the game within the first 30 minutes by achieving a two-goal advantage early on, which enabled them to relax and manage the game for the rest of the match without exerting too much effort.
The match kicked off at a high tempo, and Vejle almost had a fairy-tale beginning when FC Copenhagen defender Rodrigo Huescas let the visitors seize the ball in the FC Copenhagen penalty area, but Mikkel Duelund lost his composure as his close-range shot flew over the crossbar.
A minute later, the home team launched a powerful attack, and Thomas Delaney directed the ball into the path of midfielder Lukas Lerager, who, from the edge of the area, struck the ball into the top left corner to score first.
Shortly after, the home team was awarded a penalty kick, but following a VAR review, the referee opted to overturn it.
Vejle deserves credit for not giving up and enjoyed significant possession, but despite some promising sequences, they couldn't create any clear scoring chances to get back into the match.
Instead of Vejle equalizing, the home side increased their lead after 25 minutes when Jordan Larsson was permitted to turn in the Vejle box and curl an unstoppable shot into the left corner, leaving Vejle keeper Igor Vekic with no chance.
In the second half, the home team appeared satisfied to defend, preventing the visitors from getting back into the game to conserve energy for their upcoming Champions League qualifier on Thursday in Kosovo against Drita, where they hold a comfortable 2-0 lead.
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