Match Report
The table gap was wide: 24 points between Melhus (9th, 35 pts) and Steinkjer (14th, 11 pts). Recent form told a different story for Steinkjer: only 79th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 14th. In league terms the two rates read 0.77/2.81 for Steinkjer and 1.65/2 for Melhus (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.97.
Defeat had followed defeat for Steinkjer — four in succession. The last-five ledger: Steinkjer 3/15, Melhus 10/15.
The venue was Guldbergaunet Stadion, with room for 5,000 spectators. Melhus led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 0-5 full-time score.




