Akers secured their opening victory in the 1st division with a 31:16 win against Buskerud 2 on Wednesday evening. The home side opened their campaign with authority, controlling proceedings from the outset. Buskerud 2, meanwhile, suffered a heavy opening day defeat after their earlier draw.
The result keeps Akers top of the table with two points from one match. They had shown resilience in their previous outing, winning 35:24 away at Trondheim Women just days before. Buskerud 2 sit 14th after recording a single point from their draw.
And here's the thing about the contrast in form. Akers have been competitive across fixtures, while Buskerud 2's 15:26 loss to Haslum HK on 6 September showed they needed to regroup. The 15-goal margin on Wednesday was steep.
By then the gap between the sides was clear. Akers moved 22 points clear of Buskerud 2 in the standings, though the table remains fluid with so few matches played.
The victory gives Akers momentum for what lies ahead. Buskerud 2 will need to find their footing after two difficult outings. The 1st division will test them further.