Varhaug 0-1 Våg | Norwegian 3. Divisjon – 25 May 2026

Match Overview

Våg secured a narrow but vital 1-0 away victory over Varhaug on Monday evening, moving them closer to the top half of the Norwegian 3. Divisjon table. The decisive goal came in the second half, after a tightly contested first period where both sides struggled to create clear chances.

Key Moment

The match’s only goal arrived in the 67th minute. Våg’s attacking midfielder, Kristian Holm, latched onto a deflected cross from the right wing and volleyed past the helpless Varhaug goalkeeper. The home side pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Våg’s defense held firm, with center-back Anders Nilsen making two crucial blocks in stoppage time.

Tactical Battle

Varhaug aimed to dominate possession through short passes in midfield, but Våg’s compact 4-4-2 shape repeatedly forced turnovers. The visitors were clinical on the counterattack, creating five shots on target compared to Varhaug’s two. Våg’s wingers, Mads Eriksen and Jonas Pedersen, stretched the home defense and created space for Holm’s winner.

Standout Players

• Kristian Holm (Våg): Scored the winner and completed 89% of his passes.
• Anders Nilsen (Våg): Commanding defensive display with eight clearances and two blocks.
• Simen Berg (Varhaug): Worked tirelessly in midfield but lacked support in the final third.

Standings Impact

With this result, Våg climb to 8th place with 12 points from 8 matches, while Varhaug remain in 12th (relegation zone) on 6 points. Varhaug have now lost three consecutive home matches, intensifying pressure on manager Per Hansen.