Sarpsborg 08 threw away a certain victory in the dying minutes against Vålerenga at Sarpsborg Stadion. According to Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad, the team had to settle for a 2-2 draw after a dramatic finish to the match played on September 6.
The club currently sits ninth in the Eliteserien with 24 points from 19 games. They have scored 22 goals and conceded 25, giving them a goal difference of minus three. The team is unbeaten in the last two matches, but their form over a longer period has been mixed.
How did Sarpsborg 08 collapse against Vålerenga?
Sarpsborg 08 appeared to be in full control at home. Sondre Sørli made it 2-0 to the hosts ten minutes before full time, according to Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad. But then everything changed. Vålerenga managed to turn an apparently certain victory into a point in stoppage time.
Bjørn Inge Utvik from Sarpsborg 08 described the feelings after the match. "It's brutal and tough right now," he told Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad. This result means Sarpsborg 08 remains 23 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt. You can track the team's position on our standings page.
Why were the women's team knocked out of the cup?
Sarpsborg 08 women had a tough evening in the first round of the cup. They lost 2-6 to Grei women after extra time, according to a separate report from Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad published on September 8. The match ended with a red card for the home team.
The report described it as "wasteful" from Sarpsborg 08's side. The defeat means the women's team will not experience the second round of the cup this year. This was a disappointing end to their cup campaign.
What is the team's situation before the next match?
After the 2-2 draw with Vålerenga, Sarpsborg 08 has a run of two consecutive draws. They have not lost in the last two, but they also haven't won for a longer period. The team's next challenge is an away derby against Fredrikstad on September 13.
Fredrikstad currently sits in eighth place, just one spot above Sarpsborg 08. This will be an important match for both teams in the middle of the table. Check the full fixtures list to plan how you follow the team in the coming weeks. Sarpsborg 08 faces Fredrikstad away on Sunday.
