Runar secured a 30:24 win against Bergen in the REMA 1000-лига on Thursday evening, 29 August 2026. The result narrows the gap between the two sides to just three points, with Runar now sitting five places below their opponents in the table.
Runar arrived in good form, having won their previous match 37:24 against Haslum HK on 25 August. Bergen, meanwhile, had taken their last game 33:29 against Asane on 24 August, building momentum ahead of the fixture.
The home side held their nerve against a higher-placed opposition. Bergen sat third with 36 points from 26 games — 16 wins, six draws, four losses — while Runar occupied fifth place with 33 points after 15 victories and eight draws from the same number of matches.
The two sides had met earlier this season, with Bergen edging a 33:30 victory over Kolsstad on 30 April. That result suggested Bergen might maintain their position, but Runar's performance on Thursday tells a different story.
Runar's recent results show a side capable of both high-scoring displays and tight finishes — 41:22 against Bodo, 30:29 against Follo, and 46:30 against Kragero among their last five outings. Bergen's away form has been less consistent, with defeats to Kolsstad in May standing out.
The victory shifts the dynamic in the lower half of the table. Runar now trail only three points and have the opportunity to close further with upcoming fixtures. Bergen will need to respond if they want to maintain their third-place standing.