Odense extended to the area south of the river. Glove production, which had begun in the 18th century, developed into one of the most important industries while the harbour facilities were further expanded. In 1853 Denmark's first modern water and gas works were opened in Odense. Commerce was further boosted by the building of a railway across Funen in 1865, and Odense became one of Denmark's largest rail junctions. All this provided an ideal basis for industrialisation, attracting a wide range of industries including iron and metals, textiles, and food and beverages. Separate areas of the city were devoted to increased
Odense Boldklub in European football Odense Boldklub in European football This is the overview of Odense Boldklub's matches in European football. ---- "Odense won 7–0 on aggregate." ---- "Villarreal won 5–0 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–1 on aggregate." "Odense won 2–2 on aggregate and away goal." ---- "Odense won 6–1 on aggregate." ---- "Odense won 3–2 on aggregate." Group D "Odense won 5–0 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–1 on aggregate." "Sparta Prague won 4–3 after penalty shootout." ---- "Odense won 4–1 on aggregate." "Aston Villa won 3–2 on aggregate." "Odense won 7–3 on aggregate." "Genoa won 4–2 on aggregate." "Odense won 5–3 on aggregate."