Bekelaget moved to the summit of Norway's 1. Division after beating Yvik 35:25 on Saturday. The away side took all three points from the match at 13:00 on August 30th, extending their unbeaten run to two games. Yvik remain rooted to the bottom of the table after their first draw of the season.
Bekelaget had come off a heavy 21:30 defeat to Oppsal just four days earlier, but this time they turned it around. The visitors showed more composure than in their previous outing, and the result means they now sit two points clear of the pack. Yvik, meanwhile, have picked up two bookings in five minutes of frustration by the final whistle.
The home side started with more energy, but Bekelaget weathered the storm and ran the show in the second half. They cut Yvik open at will once the visitors found their rhythm, and the crowd roared them on despite being away from home. The decision was overturned in their favour when Yvik protested a goal disallowed late in the match.
Both sides have played one game each so far this season. Yvik drew 23:32 with Sturhamar on August 24th before this match, while Bekelaget lost 21:30 to Oppsal on August 26th. The gap between them is now two points, and Bekelaget are closing in on a deal for first place if they maintain this level.
Yvik's form has been inconsistent all season. They beat Trondheim 36:24 in April, lost to Asane 22:33, then dropped points against Volda 29:31. By then it was clear they were not ready for the top tier, and this result confirms what many suspected about their chances this year.