Because those weren’t the songs Isak Helstad Amundsen was supposed to hear from Martinus Gunnarsen in the cup’s first round – where Bodø/Glimt won 3–0. The Glimt-stopper got a real slap from the one brother in the pop duo Marcus and Martinus. Right after the latter had been traded in – for his brother – he served Amundsen a hard back. – It was a ball, jokes Martinus to TV 2 after being confronted by his own brother. – They must have a bit of fun, Martinus smiles broadly shortly afterwards. DUEL: Marcus Gunnarsen played from the start with Glimt coach Kjetil Knutsen on the sidelines. Photo: Ole-Christian Olsen/news Getting praise Although the atmosphere is good after the match, the match was tough for the brothers. While more than two drops of rain fell on the Kippermoen grass on Thursday, Bodø/Glimt managed to score exactly two goals before the break. Because with Marcus Gunnarsen from the start, Mosjøen from level four had a tough time in the cup’s first round. – Very professionally carried out by Glimt, said TV 2’s expert commentator Jesper Mathisen. He also boasted of the home team: – I think Mosjøen will come out of this well. They have been well organized and have come close to scoring at least once. STAR EXCHANGE: Here the brothers switch just before the end. The home team hung on for a long time, but just before the break the referee managed to signal, or blow the whistle – if we add goodwill – twice. Nino Zugelj scored the 3-0 goal for the elite series leader and helped Glimt advance to the cup’s second round. Zugelj also scored the first goal of the match, while Albert Grønbæk doubled the lead shortly afterwards. This is how the second round of the cup is played The set-up for the second round of the cup was completed on Thursday evening. 15 out of 16 teams from the Eliteserien progressed from the first round, with Sandefjord being the only team to be knocked out. Their superiors, Eik Tønsberg, meet Strømsgodset in the second round. One of the biggest matches will probably be the match between Lyn and Vålerenga. The two Oslo teams have met three times in the cup since Lyn moved down from the Eliteserien in 2009, most recently in 2021. The second round will be played on 1 June. The whole layout looks like this: Skjervøy – Alta Tromsdalen – Tromsø Mjølner – HamKam Junkeren – Bodø/Glimt Melhus – Molde Byåsen – Aalesund Strindheim – Ranheim Stjørdals/Blink – Rosenborg Levanger – Kristiansund Brattvåg – Hødd Fjøra – Brann Lysekloster – Sogndal Fana – Åsane Stord – Haugesund Sotra – Sandnes Ulf Vidar – Viking Vard Haugesund – Bryne Arendal – Jerv Notodden – Odd Halsen – Start Eik Tønsberg – Strømsgodset Ørn Horten – Fredrikstad Gjøvik/Lyn – Kongsvinger Gjelleråsen – YMCA Ull/Kisa – Lillestrøm Strømmen – Mjøndalen Frigg – Sarpsborg 08 Bærum – Skeid Lyn – Vålerenga Grorud – Raufoss Kjelsås – Stabæk Kvik Halden – Moss – A boy’s dream Perhaps Mosjøen’s biggest stars were still cheerful after the match. – It was a boyhood dream, says Marcus and adds. – It is fantastic that we get to experience this together with Mosjøen. The brothers are praised for their efforts in the match and receive praise from Glimt player and former international professional, Marius Lode. – It is good and impressive that they manage to balance two such careers at the same time. All credit to that, he says to TV 2.
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