Start claimed a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Klepp in the 1. division women's regular season, a result that underscores the gulf between the top and bottom of the table. The hosts, sitting first with 20 points from eight games, were never troubled by a Klepp side languishing in tenth place with just six points and six defeats. By then, it was clear this wasn't going to be a contest — it was a procession.
Start struck early, with T. Toft finding the net in the eighth minute to set the tone. A. Taraldsen doubled the advantage four minutes later, and the floodgates were well and truly open. The visitors had nothing to do all evening, watching their defensive shape crumble without having a chance to impose themselves.
M. Myrvold added a third in the 35th minute, a goal that felt inevitable by then. Klepp simply couldn't handle the pressure, and Start punished them with clinical efficiency. By the 66th minute, S. Hansen completed the scoring, putting a period on what was always going to be a one-sided affair.
What stood out wasn't just the scoreline but the manner in which Start controlled proceedings. They held a high line, pressed relentlessly, and turned to the kids in their ranks when needed — and they delivered. To be fair, Klepp's recent results tell their own story: five straight defeats, including heavy losses to Viking and TIL 2020. They cannot afford another slip.
The standings now stretch further apart. Start sit atop the table with an unblemished record — six wins and two draws — while Klepp's campaign continues to unravel. Eight points separate them, and the gap will widen if Klepp cannot find any resilience. Start have the deeper squad, and they showed it today.