Sarpsborg 08 shared the points with Kristiansund in a goalless draw at the Kristiansund stadium. The lack of goals was due to a combination of offside and VAR checks.

What happened?

The biggest drama came after 29 minutes, when Mustapha Isah took down a long pass on an elegant note and placed the ball in the far corner of the goal. The line referee waved for offside, and after a several-minute-long VAR check, the decision stood. TV images showed that the Kristiansund striker was almost offside.

Were there any chances?

The away team was close already after six minutes. Daniel Karlsbakk got the chance from close range, but failed to steer the ball into the goal from Anders Hiim's pass. A few minutes later, Kristiansund's midfielder Julius Juliusson shot from around 30 meters. The shot hit the crossbar and out.

What does this mean for Sarpsborg 08?

After the break, Sarpsborg gradually took over the initiative and created several dangerous situations. The home team held off the pressure and also had some chances, including Isah's shot over the crossbar on a free kick. On extra time, the hosts got a promising counter-attacking opportunity, but the attack ran out of steam. Sarpsborg also claimed a penalty after a duel between Dan Peter Ulvestad and Daniel Karlsbakk, but the referee let the game go on. The match ended goalless.

Sarpsborg 08 now sits 9th in the Eliteserien table with 41 points after 30 matches. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 50. They are 30 points behind leaders Viking in the title race.