Bækkelagset and Bærum played out a 24:24 draw in a club friendly match on Saturday, 9 August 2026. The two sides met at midday local time and finished level after what appeared to be a balanced contest. And here's the thing, neither side pushed hard enough to separate themselves in the closing stages.
Both teams arrived in similar form, having picked up results in their previous outings. Bækkelagset lost 23:30 to Nordstrand on Friday and then dropped 26:27 against Haslum on the day before. Bærum were not far off either, falling 22:41 to Runar and then 27:28 to Nordstrand over the weekend. To be fair, both sides had been losing recently before this encounter.
The match itself produced a tight scoreline that reflected the recent performances of both squads. There were no dramatic swings or sudden surges that would have decided the outcome early. By then, both teams seemed content to share the spoils rather than risk everything for a win in a friendly setting.
Looking at the broader picture, this result extends the pattern of close matches both sides have been involved in. Bækkelagset had also played out a 24:28 loss to Drammen in April, while Bærum lost 24:30 to Bergsy on the same date. These results suggest both teams are still finding their rhythm ahead of the new season.
The friendly served its purpose as a preparation tool rather than a statement of intent. Neither manager had cause for complaint — the score was even, the effort was there, and both sides learned what they needed to know about each other. Cup football has its own rules, and this match was simply part of the build-up.