Haugesund Dominate Moss to Secure Comfortable 3-1 Victory

Haugesund continued their strong campaign in the Norwegian 1.Divisjon with a commanding 3-1 win over Moss at home on May 25, 2026. The result keeps Haugesund in the upper half of the standings, while Moss struggles to find consistency away from home.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Haugesund asserted their authority on the pitch. Their attacking trio created constant problems for the Moss defense, eventually breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with a precise low cross that was turned home by the home side's in-form striker.

Moss responded well and managed to equalize just before the half-hour mark through a set-piece header, catching the Haugesund defense napping. However, the home side regained control quickly, restoring their lead in the 38th minute with a long-range effort that curled into the top corner.

Second Half Domination

After the break, Haugesund maintained their intensity. They sealed the match with a third goal in the 67th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Moss. The visitors pushed forward in search of a consolation but failed to seriously trouble the goalkeeper.

Key stats from the match:

• Possession: Haugesund 58% - 42% Moss
• Shots on target: Haugesund 7 - 3 Moss
• Corners: Haugesund 6 - 4 Moss

What This Means

The victory moves Haugesund up to 4th in the league table, just three points behind the promotion playoff spots. For Moss, this defeat leaves them hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, with only one win in their last five fixtures.