Brann turned a looming cup exit into a dramatic 2-1 victory over Os in the NM Cupen Round of 64 on Wednesday. Two stoppage-time goals sent the team through to the next round.
The short version: - Result: Os 1-2 Brann - Goalscorers: R. Vindenes (39') for Os. K. M. Ingason (89') and S. Magnusson (90+1') for Brann. - The story: After trailing for most of the match, Brann showed character and turned it around in added time.
Os took the lead ten minutes before halftime when R. Vindenes found the net following an assist from D. Kvalvagnes. Brann, who sit eighth in Eliteserien with 26 points, struggled to create clear chances for much of the second half.
But the team refused to give up. With one minute of normal time remaining, K. M. Ingason equalised from a U. Mathisen assist. And in the first minute of added time, S. Magnusson scored the 2-1 winner from a J. Sorensen pass to secure progression.
The Brann manager said the performance demonstrated the team's mental strength when it matters most. He noted the team's recent form is trending upwards, with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five matches.
The win provides a key boost ahead of a tough home fixture against league leaders Bodø/Glimt on Sunday. Brann's standings show they remain 24 points off the top, but the cup fightback proved the squad's resilience.
With this victory secured, Brann can enter the next round with confidence and shift focus back to their league campaign.
