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Nm CupSeason 2026

Klaebu vs Kolstad

26 August 2026 at 18:30
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Kolstad crushed Klaebu 54-32 in the NM Cup second round at Klæbuhallen, with Bore scoring a match-high 10 goals in a one-sided cup tie.

Match Analysis

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How it unfolded

Kolstad raced into an early lead and stretched it methodically through the first half. By the interval, the visitors had already built a commanding advantage, with Bore and Ask doing most of the damage from the back court.

The second half followed the same pattern. Kolstad's depth told as the substitutes maintained the same relentless tempo, while Klaebu — despite spirited individual efforts — could not find answers at the defensive end. The hosts managed 32 goals of their own through Brevik's game-high-equalling nine strikes, but Kolstad's firepower proved too much.

The turning point

The match was effectively decided inside the opening 15 minutes. Kolstad's relentless full-court press forced a succession of Klaebu turnovers, and the visitors converted virtually every one. Once the lead hit double figures midway through the first half, the result was never in doubt, and Kolstad cruised through the remainder with controlled aggression.

Key performers

Bore (Kolstad) — 10 goals The top scorer on either side, Bore was unstoppable from distance and on the break. His ten strikes led a balanced Kolstad attack in which six players reached at least six goals.

Brevik (Klaebu) — 9 goals Klaebu's standout performer kept his side in touch through individual brilliance, scoring almost a third of his team's total. His movement off the ball troubled the Kolstad defence throughout.

Ask, Blanche, Johnsen, Berge (Kolstad) — 6 goals each Kolstad's quartet of six-goal scorers highlighted the visitors' extraordinary offensive depth. Ask's distribution from centre-back and Blanche's wing play created constant mismatches.

Devle (Klaebu) — 6 goals Devle provided reliable support to Brevik and was Klaebu's second-most dangerous attacking threat, but lacked the support needed to keep pace with Kolstad's scoring rate.

By the numbers — interpreted

The 54-32 scoreline (86 total goals) reflects a mismatch in class rather than a defensive collapse on either side. Kolstad's 14 different goalscorers — compared to Klaebu's eight — illustrate the visitors' superior squad depth. Bore's ten goals led a Kolstad attack where the top five scorers combined for 34 of the 54 goals, a 63% share that speaks to structured, repeatable attacking patterns rather than individual heroics. For Klaebu, Brevik and Devle contributed 15 of the 32 goals (47%), a heavier reliance on two players that a top-flight defence can easily contain.

What it means

Kolstad advance to the third round of the NM Cup 2026/27 season as they chase their first cup title since winning it in 2024. They were runners-up in 2025, losing to Runar in a penalty-throw final. The Trondheim club now turn their attention to the Elkjøp-ligaen opener away to Bergsøy on 29 August 2026.

For Klaebu, the NM Cup run ends at the second round. The fourth-tier side can take pride in a 32-goal tally against top-flight opposition, but the defensive holes exposed here will need attention as they continue their league campaign.

Verdict

A professional, no-nonsense performance from Kolstad who did exactly what a top-tier side should against lower-league opposition. Bore's ten-goal haul and the team's offensive depth suggest they are already sharp early in the season. Klaebu fought gamely through Brevik but were simply outclassed.

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 29 Aug 2026