Mellhus claim early division victory over Asane
Mellhus secured their first win of the season with a 30:25 victory against Asane in the 1. Division on Saturday. The home side put the game to bed early and never looked back, finishing comfortably inside their own half. It was a straightforward afternoon for the hosts, who held their nerve throughout.
Mellhus now sit in 5th place with 2 points from one game, having won their opening fixture. They will need the points badly as the season progresses, but this result suggests they are ready to compete. Their recent form has been inconsistent — three draws and two losses in their last five matches before this win.
Asane remain winless after one game, sitting in 10th place with just a draw to show for their efforts. They had nothing to do all evening after the break, unable to find any response to Mellhus' control of the flow. The away side will be disappointed with how quickly the match slipped away from them.
The final scoreline reflects the balance of the encounter rather than any dramatic comeback. Mellhus kept knocking on the door and converted their chances, while Asane could not find a way back into the game. The gap in confidence was visible from the opening exchanges.
With both teams having played once, the standings are still taking shape and the table says little at this stage. Mellhus have moved ahead with a positive result, but there is still a long way to go before anyone can make predictions. The division remains wide open.