Sarpsborg 08 threw away a point in stoppage time against Viking due to a goalkeeper error. The match ended 2-1 to the hosts after Zlatko Tripic converted a 96th-minute penalty, as reported by TV 2 from this weekend's Eliteserien clash.
What decided the match in the final moments?
The score was 1-1 when Sarpsborg 08 goalkeeper Leander Øy rushed out to challenge for a ball in behind three minutes into added time. In the challenge, he fouled a Viking attacker, leading to a penalty award. Zlatko Tripic, who had missed a spot-kick earlier in the match, stepped up and buried the ball to win the game. TV 2's commentator called Øy's action "terribly clumsy."
After the final whistle, Øy lay flat on the pitch. "It's disappointing that it ends like this." said the 22-year-old keeper. He described his own decision as "very, very stupid." Despite a good performance, Sarpsborg 08 left with nothing. The team now sits 11th in the standings with 18 points from 19 matches.
How did Sarpsborg 08 get back into the game?
Sarpsborg 08 created several good chances during the match. Daniel Karlsbakk found himself one-on-one with the Viking keeper twice in the second half but was denied both times. Ten minutes from time, Sondre Sørli equalized to make it 1-1 from a teammate's pass. This was his third goal of the season, according to our stats page. The midfielder has been a key contributor this year.
Before halftime, Viking had taken the lead through a long-range strike from Henrik Heggheim. Sarpsborg 08's defense was solid for large periods but could not stop that effort. Manager Even Sel was pleased with the performance despite the loss. "I am very disappointed with the result, but very satisfied with the performance," Sel told TV 2.
What is the team's situation now?
This defeat comes in the middle of a tight battle for positions in the table. Sarpsborg 08 have won five, drawn three, and lost eleven matches so far in the 2026 Eliteserien. The team has scored 24 goals and conceded 35, indicating a need for more defensive stability. View the full roster on our squad page.
Our injuries page shows the team has faced injury challenges, though Viking manager Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim said after the match that several of his injured players are nearing returns. For Sarpsborg 08, the focus is now on recovering from this tough loss. The next match is a vital opportunity to change momentum.
What does this mean for the rest of the season?
The loss to Viking costs Sarpsborg 08 an immediate chance to climb the table. With half the season remaining, there are still many points to play for. The team's objective of avoiding a relegation battle becomes even more important now. They must rediscover the defensive solidity they showed for large parts of the game in Stavanger. Goalkeeper Leander Øy will likely need to put this match behind him quickly before the next challenge.
