Brann should get up after a 5-1 loss against Bodø/Glimt last time. Instead, a radio-controlled car stole the spotlight in the match. The car drove onto the pitch shortly after 20 minutes had been played. Red smoke poured out of a can from the car. The stunt was probably a VAR protest. The Brann fans rolled out a banner with the text: “Abolish VAR – save football”. At the same time, the Brann fans shouted: “Video judging is ruining football”. RED CLOUD: At about halfway through the first lap, this car entered the track. Photo: Screenshot: TV 2 Only after around a minute and a half did several guards enter the track to remove the car. Along the way, the car drove back and forth in Brann’s 16-metre area. Fire trainer Eirik Horneland flailed his arms in frustration while all the players on the track waited for the car to be removed. He wished the car was removed sooner. – I think it was a bit boring to get it in. It was good enough to make a mark, but then I felt we could take it out. I felt it stayed there for a long time, Horneland told TV 2 after the match. The match ended 1-1 after two goals in the second half. Brann’s scoring came after 72 minutes Then Felix Horn Myhre played through substitute Magnus Warming. From an angle, the Danish finish was in the far corner after only four minutes on the pitch. FIRST OF THE YEAR: Magnus Warming’s goal against Haugesund was his first of the season Photo: Paul S. Amundsen / NTB In the 85th minute, Haugesund hit back. Once again, a Dane came into focus. After a free kick on the corner of the 16-metre area, Japhet Sery Larsen put the ball in his own goal after a header from six metres. – The supporter environment in Norway feels that they are united. In previous elite series matches, there have been massive protests against VAR. In the last series rounds, throwing tennis balls onto the pitch has been one of the moves that has been repeated among the supporter groups. news’s football expert Carl-Erik Torp is not surprised by new types of protests. BELIEVE IN MARKING: news’s football expert Carl-Erik Torp believes that the many VAR protests will eventually remove video refereeing. Photo: Birk Pessl-Kleiven / news – I think that it is a completely natural development of the resistance that has been there all along. I think the celebrations are becoming more and more powerful because the supporter environment in Norway feels that they stand together, says Torp. – Do you think such markings increase the chance of reversing VAR in Norwegian football? – I certainly think so. I see it as very likely that people will be able to resist and change video refereeing in Norway. That’s how strong their voice is. You can’t ignore it all the time, says Torp. news has contacted head referee Terje Hauge regarding the supporters’ protests and the quotes from Carl-Erik Torp, but so far without a reply. news has also been in contact with competition director Nils Fisketjønn, who referred to the press department. news has contacted the press department, which has not yet commented on the matter. MARKERS: The Brann fans’ banner clearly showed what they think about video refereeing in Norwegian football. Photo: Paul S. Amundsen / NTB In several clubs, there has been great opposition to the use of VAR in Norwegian football, after it was first introduced in the Eliteserien before the 2023 season. At the annual meeting earlier this year, Brann members voted for the club to work against the use of VAR in Norwegian football. Received a red card – was overturned by VAR At the beginning of the second half, Brann winger Niklas Castro was played through and pulled down by Haugesund stopper Anders Bærtelsen in the field. VAR WAS USED: Match referee Marius Grøtta had to use VAR to find out if the red card and penalty were correct. Photo: Paul S. Amundsen / NTB Referee Grøtta quickly pointed to the penalty mark and showed Bærtelsen the red card. However, after a VAR check, the decision was reversed. Castro was narrowly offside when the through came. In the first half, great chances were created from both teams. First, Brann winger Emil Kornvig got a header from six metres. But it saved Haugesund goalkeeper Egil Selvik masterfully. DOUBLE SAVE: Haugesund goalkeeper Egil Selvik was able to enjoy several saves in the first half. Photo: Paul S. Amundsen / NTB Soon after, Thore Pedersen finished in the half-spring, but this time too Selvik saved. Then it was the hosts’ turn to be dangerous up front. Sebastian Tounekti broke free on the left flank. From an angle, he was able to shoot quite unpressured from five metres, but here too the keeper did a good job. Brann goalkeeper Mathias Dyngeland saved the ball with his leg. Can get close to the top of the table Earlier on Saturday, Bodø/Glimt suffered a very surprising 2-1 loss against Sandefjord in the Eliteserien. Glimt hunted for an equalizer for a long time, but despite great pressure, the score never came. This was the second loss of the season for the league leaders. DISAPPOINTMENT: The Bodø/Glimt players had to leave the dressing room disappointed after the loss in Sandefjord. Photo: Christoffer Andersen / NTB – We probably didn’t have full control, but we played a good match, said Sandefjord captain Filip Ottosson to TV 2 after the match. With Brann’s points against Haugesund, they are in 2nd place, four points behind Bodø/Glimt. Published 13.07.2024, at 19.41 Updated 13.07.2024, at 21.38
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