Brann won overtime thriller against Rosenborg after a dramatic match at Brann Stadion. Kristian Eriksen became matchwinner with his 3–2-scoring on overtime.
What happened?
Brann won overtime thriller against Rosenborg after a dramatic match at Brann Stadion. Kristian Eriksen became matchwinner with his 3–2-scoring on overtime.
What does it mean for Brann?
Brann's win against Rosenborg means that they have got a crucial win in the fight for the position in Eliteserien. Brann is now in 6th place in Eliteserien with 22 points after 16 games.
What comes next?
Brann's next game is at home against Lillestrøm on 5th September. Brann must now continue to play well to hold their position in the top of Eliteserien.
In today's game against Rosenborg, Brann's Niklas Castro scored two goals, including a goal on overtime. Castro has now scored five goals in the last four games, shortly after returning from a longer injury break.
What do the players say?
Niklas Castro said after the game that he was glad to have scored a goal on overtime. «It was incredibly delightful. There were many feelings. It was comforting to score», he said.
Brann's coach Eirik Horneland was also glad for the win. «It's good to see that there is good morale and a good breadth in our team», he said.
Today's statistics
Brann is now in 6th place in Eliteserien with 22 points after 16 games. They have scored 33 goals and conceded 27 goals. Brann is 16 points behind leading Bodo/Glimt.
Latest news
Brann's Jonas Torsvik and Sakarias Opsahl are still out of the team due to injuries. Brann's next game is at home against Lillestrøm on 5th September.
