Haugesund and Rosenborg played to a 1-1 draw in the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup on September 25, 2025, a result that forces a penalty shootout to decide which team progresses in the tournament. The stalemate was a fair reflection of a closely contested match where both teams had periods of dominance but lacked a clinical edge in front of goal. Rosenborg, the more decorated side, opened the scoring with a classic counter-attacking goal finished by their star striker. Haugesund, undeterred, pressed high and got their reward with an equalizer from a corner kick scramble midway through the second half. Both managers made attacking substitutions in search of a winner, leading to an open and entertaining finale, but neither side could find the decisive second goal. The draw means the cup tie will be settled from the penalty spot, adding immediate drama after the final whistle. This match result extends both teams' involvement in the competition, with everything now resting on the composure of their penalty takers.