Sandefjord edged Kristiansand 31-30 in the REMA 1000-liga on Saturday, September 6. The hosts opened their campaign with a one-goal victory, while Kristiansand extended their winless run to two matches.
The match itself was a tight affair, decided by a single goal. By then, the score had been level for much of the contest, with both sides trading chances. Sandefjord held their nerve when it mattered most.
For Kristiansand, this was their second match of the season, following a draw against Nørbo on August 29. They had beaten Kragerø 40-25 in their opener, but couldn't find the same rhythm here. The Norwegian side are running out of games to build momentum.
Sandefjord entered with mixed form. They had lost 26-30 to Nordstrand on August 15, but bounced back with victories over Bekkelaget and Lillestrøm. The 55-14 win against Trog/Lade on August 23 showed their potential, though against top opposition they'll need more consistency.
The result leaves Sandefjord eighth in the table with zero points from zero games — the season is just beginning. Kristiansand remain 11th after two matches, with one draw and one loss on their record. Both sides have plenty of league action ahead to change their positions.