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Where’s the defence
The game against Viking was a show about how you can’t play defensively, and Viking grabbed every chance they were given. The game started evenly, and the first minutes passed without mentionable chances. ODD was the first one to test the opponents goalie. After 13 minutes a freekick was crossed in by Torgeir Børven, who … Continue reading
Countdown to kickoff: Viking!
Countdown! Venue: Skagerak Arena Predicted number of spectators: 6000 Clock: 18.00 TV: Tv2 Sport My guess: 3-1 Predicted lineups: ODD: André Hansen – Steffen Hagen, Fredrik Semb, Morten Fevang, Emil Jonassen – Jone Samuelsen, Magnus Lekven, Simen Brenne – Adem Güven, Torgeir Børven, Mattias Andersson Viking: Rune Jarstein – Jon Helge Tveita, Johan Lædre Bjørdal, … Continue reading
This is Viking!
Viking comes from the capital of oil, Stavanger, five hours west of Skien. They play their games at Viking Stadion, a modern stadium who holds 16.300 spectators. Kjell Jonevret, who coached Molde a couple years ago, has taken over the managerial role, as Viking wasn’t satistfied by Åge Hareides performances. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): … Continue reading
This is Brann!
Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, hosts SK Brann. They play their home games at Brann Stadion, usually filled with 17.000 passionate fans. They do arguably have the most demanding fans in Norway, and you can’t do much wrong before you get them on your neck. Rune Skarsfjord, the former Haugesund coach and Rosenborg … Continue reading
This is Rosenborg!
Rosenborg is undoubtably the most famous club in Norway. They play their home games at Lerkendal Stadion, which holds 21.850 spectators. They holds the record of winning the league most times, with their 22 victories. Jan Jönsson is their coach. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 21.850 (21.620/230) Turf: Natural turf Opened: 1947 Away Section: In the … Continue reading
This is Sandnes Ulf!
Sandnes, situated in the southwestern part of Norway, is the town Sandnes Ulf comes from. The freshly promoted team play their home games at Sandnes Stadion. They are coached by Asle Andersen. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 4200 (2500/1700) Turf: Natural Opened: 1927 Away Section: Unknown History: (From wikipedia) The club’s only spell in the … Continue reading
This is Tromsø!
Tromsø is the northernmost clubin the top division, and they comes from the city of Tromsø. They are nicknamed «Gutan»(The guys), and they play their home games at Alfheim. Per-Mathias Høgmo is the coach. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 7499 (6500/999) Turf: Artificial turf Opened: 1987 Away Section: It’s a small wooden stand behind the goal, … Continue reading
This is Aalesunds FK!
Aalesunds FK comes from the city of Ålesund, in the midwestern part of Norway. They play their home games at Color Line Stadion, which holds 10.778 spectators. Kjetil Rekdal, the former Bundesliga player, is their manager. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 10.778(9.598/1.180) Turf: Artificial. Arguably the worst of its kind in the Norwegian top flight. Opened: … Continue reading
Two games, two defeats
Before the season everyone, including the coach and players, said that medals was the target. Two games into the season has resulted in two defeats. Sogndal at home, and Viking away. Viking away has always been a tricky one, but losing home against Sogndal was something no one saw coming. Why did that happen? First … Continue reading
Back to back
Another day, another loss. This time it was Viking who became too strong. The teams started quite evenly, though Viking with slightly more possession, without creating anything. Along with gaining the ball more and more, Viking came to the first chance. De Lanlay crossed the ball in front of goal, but no one reached it. One … Continue reading
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