Tromso IL put on a clinical away performance to beat Ulfstind 5-0 in the Norwegian SAS Braathens Cup on 22 August 2026, reminding everyone of their superior quality with a dominant evening display. Playing under a northern Norwegian sky in the late kickoff, Tromso showed patience early, but once the goals started flowing, they simply overwhelmed their lower-level hosts.

Slow start, quick finish

Ulfstind set up defensively and made life awkward for Tromso in the opening quarter of an hour. The home side maintained their shape well and even pushed forward on a few counterattacks. However, the first goal on the 19th minute completely changed the game. A well-worked set piece was headed in at the far post, giving Tromso the confidence to move through the gears. By halftime, they had added two more, one from a long-range strike and another from a swift break down the right.

Total control after the break

The second half was an exercise in game management. Tromso kept the ball and allowed Ulfstind to chase shadows. The visitors added a fourth from the penalty spot after a clumsy challenge in the box, and a fifth came soon after to complete the evening’s scoring. Ulfstind never stopped working, but the technical gap was too big to bridge. Their best chance came in the 71st minute when a breakaway forced Tromso’s backup goalkeeper into an important save.

Cup confidence boost

For Tromso IL, this was a standard cup exercise completed with professionalism. The ability to score five away from home without conceding provides strong momentum for the next round. It also gave the coaching staff the chance to rotate the squad and give valuable minutes to fringe players. Ulfstind, meanwhile, exit the cup with heads held high after fighting to the final whistle against an elite-level side.

Winners take focus

The SAS Braathens Cup is known for its fair share of upsets, but this was not one of them. Tromso’s class shined through and the final 5-0 scoreline is a true reflection of the match. For neutrals, it was another reminder that the Norwegian cup remains a wonderful stage for David versus Goliath battles, even when Goliath wins. Tromso now move forward, aiming for a deep run in a tournament that rewards clubs willing to take it seriously.