A goal from substitute Ruben Bagger 21 minutes into extra time enabled Br?ndby IF to defeat Razak Pimpong's FC Midtjylland 3-2 in the Danish Cup final in Copenhagen on Thursday

Despite dominating the early stages at the Parken stadium, Br?ndby survived a scare in the 35th minute when Midtjylland striker David Nielsen hit the post. However, six minutes later they were in front as Morten Skoubo slotted in Mads J?rgensen's fine pass.

Br?ndby shocked

That lead was wiped out 30 seconds in the second half, Midtjylland midfield player Michael Hansen sending a fine shot into the Br?ndby net from a tight angle. Then, on 59 minutes, the underdogs took the lead through Ghana striker Razak Pimpong's header.

Pimpong off

Inside seven minutes, however, Pimpong was dismissed and Br?ndby took advantage to equalise in the 75th minute, Kim Daugaard taking the tie into extra time. Just as penalties loomed, Bagger stepped up to convert Johan Elmander's header and seal a place in next season's UEFA Cup.