Haslum HK hosted Bødk in the opening fixture of the 1. Divisjon campaign on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors running out 33-23 winners. The result sees Bødk take the early advantage in what promises to be a competitive season.
The final scoreline tells a straightforward story. Bødk controlled proceedings throughout and saw out the match without being pushed back, while Haslum struggled to find their rhythm against a well-organised opposition.
Haslum arrived with momentum from their recent friendlies. The hosts had won three of their last five matches, including a 27-26 victory over Bekkelaget in early August, though they also suffered defeats against Runnar and Halden.
Bødk's recent form was less consistent. They drew 24-24 with Bekkelaget and lost to Runnar 22-41, but had also secured a 27-28 win over Nordstrand and a 30-31 victory against Charlottenlund in April.
The result leaves both teams on zero points in the standings, though Bødk's opening win sets a positive tone for their campaign. Haslum will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge for the top spots.