Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Sotra (5th, 30 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Eik Tønsberg (14th, 4 pts). Sotra's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 5th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Eik Tønsberg 1.06 scored and 2.47 conceded per game, Sotra 2.06 and 1, with the league averaging 1.55.
Defeat had followed defeat for Eik Tønsberg — seven in succession. Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Sotra. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Eik Tønsberg, 12/15 for Sotra.
5 meetings are on record — 3 won by Eik Tønsberg, 2 by Sotra, 0 drawn, at 3.4 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 80% of the meetings. The fixture leans high-scoring: 80% of meetings brought at least three goals.
The venue was Tønsberg Gressbane, with room for 3,600 spectators. Sotra led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Eik Tønsberg: Benjamin Stokke (30') · Sotra: Lars Kilen (4'), Teodor Håland (28'), Lars Kilen (75')
Key stats
Total shots: 6-18 · On target: 3-13 · Corners: 3-7