Bryne Power Past Bjarg 4-1 in Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup

Bryne produced a ruthless attacking display to beat Bjarg 4-1 in the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup on 17 September 2026. A first-half hat-trick from Andreas Håland effectively settled the tie before the break, and Bryne added a fourth after the interval to complete a dominant away win.

Bjarg were overwhelmed in the opening 45 minutes as Bryne moved the ball quickly and attacked with numbers. The home side improved after half-time and scored a deserved consolation goal, but the result was never in doubt once Bryne found their rhythm.

Match Overview

Bryne took the lead in the 6th minute when Andreas Håland converted a low cross at the near post. He doubled the advantage in the 24th minute with a composed finish after being played through on goal. Håland completed his hat-trick in the 42nd minute, heading in from a corner to make it 3-0 at the break.

Bryne added a fourth in the 64th minute, again through Håland, who tapped in after a fine save from the Bjarg goalkeeper. Bjarg pulled one back in the 79th minute through Ola Tveit, a well-taken strike from the edge of the box. The final score of 4-1 confirmed Bryne's superiority.

Key Moments

• 6th minute: Andreas Håland opens the scoring for Bryne.
• 24th minute: Håland scores his second.
• 42nd minute: Håland completes his hat-trick from a corner.
• 64th minute: Håland adds his fourth and Bryne's fourth.
• 79th minute: Ola Tveit scores a consolation goal for Bjarg.

Tactical Story

Bryne's high press and quick passing overwhelmed Bjarg early on. Their midfield won second balls consistently, allowing them to sustain attacks and pin Bjarg deep. Bjarg adjusted after the break, holding a higher defensive line and committing more players forward, which created their goal but also left space for Bryne to exploit. By then, the outcome was already decided.

Standout Players

Andreas Håland was the undisputed standout, scoring four goals and linking play intelligently throughout. Bryne's midfield also impressed with their control and creativity. For Bjarg, Ola Tveit took his goal well and never stopped running, while goalkeeper Jonas Haugland made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

What the Result Means

Bryne move into the next round of the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup with momentum and a confident attacking performance. Bjarg exit the competition but can take pride from their second-half response. For Bryne, the challenge will be maintaining this level against stronger opposition in the rounds ahead.