Ørn‑Horten 4 – 3 Sandefjord B
Norwegian 3. Divisjon – Matchday 11
June 27, 2026 – 20:00

In a goal‑filled thriller at Lystlunden Stadion, Ørn‑Horten edged out Sandefjord’s reserve side 4‑3 in a match that had everything: early goals, a red card, a missed penalty, and late drama.

First Half: Fireworks from the Start

The hosts took the lead inside two minutes when Eirik Eriksen pounced on a defensive howler. Sandefjord B responded quickly, equalising through Mathias Berg in the 12th minute. The see‑saw continued: Ørn‑Horten went 2‑1 up via a Lars Kristiansen header, only for Sandefjord to make it 2‑2 before half‑time.

Turning Point: Red Card and Penalty

Early in the second half, Sandefjord B’s Mikkel Paulsen received a straight red card for a reckless tackle. Ørn‑Horten quickly capitalised, with Kristiansen scoring his second to make it 3‑2 from a free‑kick. The visitors then won a penalty of their own, but goalkeeper Jonas Vik saved Ole Jørgen Berg’s spot‑kick, a moment that proved critical.

Ørn‑Horten stretched the lead to 4‑2 through Simen Bøe with 20 minutes remaining. Sandefjord B pulled one back late via a deflected shot, but the hosts held on.

Key Statistics

• Goals: 7 (4 for Ørn‑Horten, 3 for Sandefjord B)
• Red cards: 1
• Penalties: 1 missed
• Attendance: 412

League Context

Ørn‑Horten’s win lifted them into the top three of the 3. Divisjon table, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Sandefjord B remain in the lower half, but their attacking display suggests potential for improvement.