With a two-point lead to Bodø/Glimt, and seven straight three-pointers, there was talk of league gold before the tough away game against Molde FK. However, Ole Brynhildsen wanted it differently. The super striker wreaked havoc with Brann’s central defense and scored twice before the break: – He’s on fire, Ola Brynhildsen. A plague and a nuisance for Brann’s centre-backs, no matter what they were called, exclaimed Simen Stamsø Møller on TV 2. Felix Horn Myhre reduced the score after the break, and the match that could go a long way to be decisive for the gold medal stood and tilted: WOULDN’T SAY: Brann got into trouble in Molde city. Now Bodø/Glimt is back in the driver’s seat. Photo: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg / NTB – What a drama. Passed 70 minutes now. Imagine what a game we would have if Bann were to score one more time, commented Øyvind Alsaker. Despite massive pressure towards the end, there were no more scores from the Reds. This means that Bodo/Glimt are once again in the driver’s seat with a one-point lead and one round left to play. Missed chances The visitors from Bergen had opened the half best. Mathias Dyngeland had 2,500 Bergens at his back when the Fire Battalion had whaled to Molde city. At the opposite end, Niklas Castro waited with precise crosses against Aune Heggebø. The 23-year-old has been behind 11 nets this season, but initially the headers sneaked up on the wrong side of the far post. Beyond the half, the home team tightened their grip. Heggebø was to be overshadowed by another attacking player. ON THE CUT: Aune Heggebø has been in great form for Brann lately. Early in the match, he did not have the margins on his side. Photo: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg / NTB Mads Enggård received the ball in the center of the field, turned away an opponent and slipped the ball through to Ola Brynhildsen. He tipped the ball between the legs of Japhet Sery Larsen, before prying the ball out of Dyngeland’s reach. 1-0 to Molde! – Molde counterattack and Ola Brynhildsen = scoring. And Erling Moe takes the first stab at the big game at aker Stadion, commented Øyvind Alsaker. Silenced the fans For many minutes the Brann fans had been chanting that “the gold should come”. Instead of new hope for golden lager in Bergen, they got yet another cold shower signed by Brynhildsen. Instead of renewed hope for golden lager, a new cold shower became the reality. Molde carved themselves beautifully free on the right, and the ball was played in in front of the goal. With the outside of his foot, the MFK striker sent Tornekrattet into the sky: 1-0! Ola Brynhildsen was hot during the big showdown against Brann. Photo: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg / NTB – If there is one, there will be more, commented Alsaker as the 23-year-old’s second goal of the evening was a fact. – It’s pure class again. A smooth finish once again. Lovely Molde football! completed Stamsø Møller. In Skien, it only took minutes before Patrick Berg sent Bodø/Glimt into the lead. Already ready for relegation, Odd Grenland did not present particularly big problems. Which sent the northerners back to the top of the table again. – Brann has a mountain to climb in the second half, stated Alsaker. One of the steps taken was to take centre-back and captain, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, off for the break. COULD CELEBRATE: Molde played big in the first half, and took a well-deserved victory against the gold-chasing Brann. Photo: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg / NTB Hope lit The news that Jens Petter Hauge had doubled the lead in Skien had barely been digested by the Brann fans – before there was finally reason to celebrate. Now it was the guests who played champagne football. Castro to Blomberg on the right wing. A brilliant post that Felix Horn Myhre sent online. – It’s a long way between his scores, this is number three this year. But this can also prove to be worth its weight in gold, said Alsaker. The scoring also forced a hopeful smile on the face of Brann coach Eirik Horneland. PACKED: “All of Bergen” had occupied the Molde stadium to watch Brann’s gold rush from the orchestra stand. 2,500 loud Bergens undoubtedly made noise in the stands. Photo: Svein Ove Ekornesvåg / NTB The one goal for Horn Myhre was not enough. Symptomatically, Bård Finne stood in the way when the same man finished from a good position six minutes into overtime. Bodø/Glimt welcomes another relegation-ready team on 1 December. Victory against Lillestrøm gives another league gold for Kjetil Knutsen’s men. Meanwhile, Brann can only hope. Published 23.11.2024, at 18.55 Updated 23.11.2024, at 18.59
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Molde with gold aid to Bodø/Glimt
