Elverum secured a 34-30 victory over Runnar in a club friendly match on 9 August 2026. The result leaves Elverum with momentum after their recent run, while Runnar will be looking to build on what they showed at home. And here's the thing — this was not a match that settled early, despite both sides having plenty of experience in this sort of fixture.
Runnar had been in solid form coming into this game, picking up wins against Bodø and Follow on consecutive days. Their 41-22 victory over Bodø on 8 August suggested they were finding their rhythm. Elverum, meanwhile, had put away Follow 35-21 the day before, showing offensive efficiency that Runnar struggled to match.
The scoring pattern tells a story of a game that stayed close. Runnar started brightly, taking an early lead, but Elverum responded with a second-half surge. To be fair, neither side dominated for long stretches — it was a match decided by small margins rather than clear superiority.
What stood out was Elverum's ability to find answers when Runnar pushed back. Their 38-28 win over Fjellhammar on 31 July showed they could put games away, but this performance was more measured. They knew Runnar would not fold easily after their recent results.
Runnar's recent form had been mixed — a 25-34 loss to Drammen in April followed by a 39-35 win over the same opponents. By then they were still finding consistency, and this friendly highlighted that challenge. They competed well but could not hold their own against Elverum's attack.
The final score reflects a match where Elverum's experience in these situations made the difference. They have been on a good run of late, and this result adds to that momentum. Runnar will take positives from the fight but know they need more to compete at this level.