English
Viking FK defeated Sandefjord Fotball with a convincing 3-1 victory in a match played at the Lyse Arena in Stavanger, Norway, corresponding to matchday 7 of the 2025 Eliteserien. The game was characterized by Viking’s superiority in possession (55%) and shots (23 to 9), although efficiency in finishing was key to the victory.
Sandefjord opened the scoring with a goal from J. Dunsby in the 59th minute, but Viking responded with a goal from P. Christiansen in the 46th minute and two penalties converted by Z. Tripic in the 79th and 90th minutes. The match was marked by tension, reflected in the numerous cards: Sandefjord received four yellow cards and one red card, while Viking only received one yellow card. Despite the advantage in corners (13 to 1), Sandefjord could not counter Viking’s effectiveness in capitalizing on their chances. The victory leaves Viking in a solid position in the league standings.
Substitutions sandefjord: at minute 46 S. Mork came in and L. Mettler went out., at minute 64 F. Pedersen came in and F. Loftesnes-Bjune went out., at minute 73 R. Dzabic came in and M. Melchior went out., at minute 73 D. Tibell came in and J. Dunsby went out.
Substitutions viking: at minute 71 Z. Tripic came in and S. Svendsen went out., at minute 71 K. Askildsen came in and J. Hansen went out., at minute 71 S. Kvia-Egeskog came in and C. Cappis went out., at minute 81 H. J. Haugen came in and A. Baertelsen went out., at minute 81 S. Bjorshol came in and E. Austbo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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