FK Arendal 3 – 1 Treaff
Norwegian 2.Divisjon – June 21, 2026, 18:00

FK Arendal extended their impressive home form with a commanding 3-1 victory over Treaff at the Sør Arena on Sunday evening. The result keeps Arendal firmly in the promotion chase in the Norwegian third tier, while Treaff remain mired in the relegation zone after another difficult away day.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Arendal pressed high and dominated possession. Their attacking intent paid off inside the first 15 minutes when a corner kick was met by a powerful header from centre-back Jonas Antonsen, giving the hosts an early lead. Treaff struggled to cope with Arendal’s intensity and were caught out again just before the half-hour mark. A slick through ball from midfielder Sander Mathisen split the defence, and striker Elias Berg slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0.

Treaff Fight Back but Arendal Hold Firm

Treaff showed more purpose after the break. Their persistence was rewarded in the 63rd minute when a long-range effort from Mohamed Ali deflected off an Arendal defender and looped into the net, halving the deficit. For a spell, the visitors threatened to find an equaliser, but Arendal’s defence, marshalled by Antonsen, held firm. The decisive moment came in the 79th minute: a rapid counter-attack ended with substitute Lars Nilsen firing home from the edge of the box to restore the two-goal cushion.

Standout Players

• Jonas Antonsen (Arendal) – Dominant in the air and scored the crucial opening goal. His leadership at the back kept Treaff’s forwards quiet.
• Sander Mathisen (Arendal) – Controlled the tempo from midfield and provided the assist for Berg’s goal.
• Mohamed Ali (Treaff) – The only bright spark for the visitors; his goal and tireless running caused Arendal problems.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Arendal to third place in the 2.Divisjon standings, just two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Treaff, meanwhile, drop to 13th and face a crucial run of fixtures if they are to avoid the drop.

Arendal will look to build on this momentum when they travel next weekend, while Treaff must regroup quickly ahead of a relegation six-pointer at home.