Runar claimed a 34:31 victory over Kolstad in the REMA 1000-league on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2026. The away side took all three points on the road, leaving both teams with identical records after a single round of fixtures. Kolstad sit second while Runar occupy fourth, each with two points from one match.
And here's the thing about this result — Kolstad have been finding the net regularly in their recent outings. Against Bergsøy they posted 33 goals, while the 54:32 win over Klæbu showed their ability to flood the scoreboard. Yet on this evening, Runar's attack proved too sharp at 34 goals to Kolstad's 31.
To be fair, Runar's form has been mixed in their recent encounters. They lost 30:34 to Elverum on August 9th and edged past Follo 30:29 just two days later. The consistency of a 30-goal output appears alongside occasional spikes, such as the 41:22 demolition of Bodo.
By then, both sides were carrying momentum into this opening clash. Kolstad's defensive solidity showed in their 33:23 victory over Bergsøy and the 38:32 win against Bergen. Runar responded with victories over Bergen and Haslum HK, though the Elverum defeat suggested vulnerability on the road.
The final scoreline tells a straightforward story of a tight contest decided by three goals. Neither team has yet suffered a loss in this season's REMA 1000-league campaign. What remains to be seen is whether either side can maintain this winning start over a full campaign.