{"product_id":"odense-2011-12-away-shirt-l","title":"ODENSE 2011-12 AWAY SHIRT - L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Puma logos are embroidered. Lower rear lettering is Polyflex and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdense Boldklub experienced a challenging 2011\/12 campaign in the Danish Superliga, finishing tenth following their second-place finish the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving secured qualification for European competition, OB entered the campaign hoping to build upon their domestic success and challenge for a place among Denmark's leading clubs. The squad featured established players including Andreas Johansson, Bashkim Kadrii, Hans Henrik Andreasen, Chris Sørensen and goalkeeper Stefan Wessels, alongside experienced midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder manager Henrik Clausen, Odense began the season with the additional challenge of balancing domestic fixtures with European qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, OB defeated Panathinaikos 5–4 on aggregate to secure a play-off meeting with Spanish side Villarreal. The Danish club produced an impressive 1–0 victory in the opening leg at home, with Andreasen scoring the winning goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Villarreal recovered in the return fixture, securing a 3–0 victory to eliminate Odense 3–1 on aggregate. The result saw OB enter the UEFA Europa League group stage, where they faced Fulham, Twente and Wisła Kraków.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a difficult European campaign, Odense produced a memorable result against Fulham at Craven Cottage in December 2011. Trailing 2–0, the Danish side recovered to secure a 2–2 draw, with Djemba-Djemba reducing the deficit before Baye Djiby Fall scored a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestically, Odense struggled to reproduce the consistency that had secured their runners-up finish in 2010\/11. A series of disappointing results led to managerial changes, with Poul Hansen taking temporary charge before Troels Bech returned to the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdense eventually finished tenth in the Superliga, avoiding relegation but falling considerably short of their previous European qualification position. The campaign represented a transitional period for OB, combining memorable European performances with difficulties in domestic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011\/12 Odense away shirt formed part of the club's kit collection during their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign and subsequent Europa League group-stage appearance. Featuring the OB crest and club branding, the design represents a season in which Odense competed against established European opposition while navigating a challenging domestic campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PIT TO PIT - 55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 67cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":53197721534751,"sku":"1\/11-IBYGPS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/LFRONT_b89c7ed1-9b09-44f1-bb00-efe70bd0de02.png?v=1793802650","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/odense-2011-12-away-shirt-l","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}