Vindbjart — Start: 2:3, NM Cupen

Start edged past Viborg 3-2 in the Round of 64 of the Norwegian Cup at Mossesemoen on Wednesday evening. The visitors took control after a scrappy opening, though Viborg refused to fold. By then it was clear this would not be a comfortable afternoon for either side.

J. Meyer gave the home side the lead in the 30th minute, a moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy. To be fair, the visitors responded quickly. H. Heggland equalised five minutes later, and Start began to look the more dangerous outfit.

After the break, S. Svela restored Start's advantage in the 50th minute. Viborg clawed their way back through D. Dashaev in the 56th, and suddenly the match was wide open again. And here's the thing — the momentum had shifted entirely.

N. Koutsakos ended Viborg's hopes in the 78th minute, a strike that proved decisive. Start kept their heads when faced with a frantic final quarter. The visitors found a way through when it mattered most.

Statistics told a different story. Viborg dominated possession at 43 percent compared to Start's 57, but the visitors registered 10 shots on target to the hosts' 2. Nine of Start's ten attempts found the way, while Viborg could only muster two on target.

The result sends Start into the next round with momentum. Viborg's cup run comes to an end, and they are running out of games in this competition. The goal difference will matter less than the manner of this defeat.