Nordstrand beat Sandefjord 30:26 in a club friendly on Friday, 15 August 2026. The hosts kept their side in it from the start and saw out the match without losing their rhythm. Sandefjord held a high line for much of the contest but could not find a way through when it mattered.
Nordstrand have been unbeaten in five, winning their last four before this friendly. They beat Bekkelaget 37:24 on Wednesday and Halden 34:30 on Saturday. Sandefjord's run had stalled after a draw with Bergsøy on 8 August — 26:26 — and they have lost two of their last three.
The scoreline tells you enough. Nordstrand scored four more goals than their opponents, and the margin held firm through the closing stages. Sandefjord worked a short corner late on but there is no value left at that number when you are chasing a game.
For Nordstrand the result keeps momentum going ahead of the competitive season. Sandefjord will look at the goals conceded and the way they lost their man in defence during the second half. The draw brought them together early, but the hosts tightened things up when needed.